Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 18 page paper considers the way that .com companies are valued in comparison to traditional companies, why this is and the effect it has. To demonstrate this the different companies are discussed with a concentration on Freeserve. Aspects of the recent share performance are considered, including the crash of spring 2000 in addition the ...

5 pages in length. Deals with today's technology of investing with brokers online. Focus here is on trading stocks online with such investors as Ameritrade. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the concern over the possible utilization of the Internet by mortgage companies that have been engaged in unfair lending practices. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the reason why Amazon.com may be a good long term investment for an investor looking for an internet based NASDAQ company. The paper looks at general conditions as well as the status and predictions surrounding the company and the current financial performance. The paper contains two graphs and the bibliography ...

This 10 page paper consider why the last country in the world to use fractions on their stock exchanges finally took the decision to move to decimals. The paper examines the reasons for this an a straightforward manner as well as the implications for the investors and the brokers. The paper includes on table and ...

This 5 page paper considers the basics of this investment assessment model. The paper starts with a description of the CAPM, going on to demonstrate how it can be applied, discuss the value it has when applied to discounting of future returns as well as the disadvantages of the model. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

A 10 page paper discussing this Washington, D.C.-based company. Founded in 1982, the company astounded analysts years ago, and it appears to continue to do so. It outperforms its industry in all measures, and the path of its stock price provides a refreshing counterpoint to the daily dismal news of tech stocks' new lows. The ...

A 5 page paper providing analyst opinions and financial data for the purpose of determining an earnings forecast for the company in the upcoming two years. The paper uses balance sheets and income statements, as well as analyst assessments of Nike's industry and the changing economic landscape in issues such as consumer confidence. The paper does not ...

(10 pp) Michael Eisner, CEO for Disney is often held up as the "new" type of leader. This discussion will examine the qualities of a leader as well as that of co-leader. Einser held that role for years with the assistance of Frank Wells. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

6 pages in length. Includes Outline. Virtually every service you would do at a brokerage house can now be done online. Investors can open individual and joint accounts (cash, margin, or options) as well as corporate and partnership accounts. If you are interested in custodial accounts for minors or estate and trust accounts for you or family members, ...

British vs Internet Banking: A 50 page paper discussing the online component of providing banking services. The intent at the outset is to compare traditional British banks with fully online banks, assessing for profitability, brand loyalty and other characteristics. Online banks are part of larger, traditional financial institutions; the paper focuses on ...

This 12 page paper looks at the way in which capital may be treated as a resource as well as the way strategic use of working capital and its active management may reduce the amount of working capital required, facilitating other capital opportunities. The paper explains in simple terms how this can be undertaken including ...

This 8 page paper considers the role of activity costing sand the benefits that this accounting tool appears to imply, such as increased transparency. The paper argues that many of the perceived benefits are not always realized and explains why this may occur. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the role of inflation by looking at the issue by discussing whether or not it would be right for The Bank of England to follow the lead of the Federal Reserve and lower interest rates. The second part of the paper then considers the effect the drop in interest rates ...

This 5 page paper look at the different issues that need consideration when investing in property. This includes the term of the investment, the type of property and the need to compare different returns on investments before going ahead. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the steel industry and the place that Nucor has in this industry and is based on a case study provided by the student. The paper looks to examine this by answering specific questions asked by the student. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing a week's "Credit Markets" section articles from the Wall Street Journal. Published each day, the articles during the week of March 5, 2001 all discussed securities sales, activity in the Treasurys market and other activity such as municipal bond issuances. The leading news of the week was France Telecom's sale of ...

This 5 page paper looks at this internet based company and assesses it performance form specific questions asked by the student. Aspects such as earnings per share, investments and stock options are included in the discussion, The paper includes two graphs and the bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which the accounting practices in these countries compare. With both countries being members of the single European market it may be expected that the accounting standard would be the same, but as this paper demonstrates similarities do exist, but they are by no means identical. The ...

This 5 page paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the use of convertible securities by both the company and the investor. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 6 page paper examining this pharmaceutical company's performance over the past years for the purpose of developing a pro forma statement for the next two years. The company is not yet ten years old but already has had to restructure. It appears to have solved its early problems and analysts now list it as a ...

This 14 page paper looks at these three sheets used in annual accounts, the paper explains how to out them together or understand them and provides example frameworks for the student to use. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 16 page paper discussing the capital structure of Kellogg after its bond issue designed to assist in the purchase of Keebler. The paper includes YTM of six corporate bonds and an analysis of the cost of equity through common stock. The company has no preferred stock. The paper calculates the weighted average cost of ...

A 5 page paper discussing the available working capital at Britain's Vodafone. This resource has declined over the past two years, even as Vodafone's revenues have nearly tripled. More than only revenues and expenses affect total available working capital, however. The state of stock markets, investor confidence in either the overall economy, strength of the industry ...

A 9 page paper examining the investment banking industry - what it does, who is involved and the extent of its reach. The paper discusses the state of investment banking's current activities as well as trends for the future, including the continuance of the trend toward consolidation of the industry. Employment in the industry represents high ...