Post a total of 3 substantive responses. At any point in time, the market value of a firmâs common stock depends on many factors. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: Visit Yahoo Finance. Select a public company that has not been selected by another student in the discussion and look up the companyâs stockâs performance over the last year. Discuss which company you selected and its performance.What do you think are the market forces that might have influenced the value of the companyâs stock at its peaks and valleys?What do your findings indicate about your selected companyâs financial health? Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member in a minimum of 100 words. Be constructive and professional. Student 1 (CM) I looked up that shares of Costco dipped 0.09%, or 29 cents, to last trade near $318.75 in the after-hours session. Revenue has exceeded the expected amount of $43.8 that was anticipated. $44.77 billion was reported for the fist quarter, it was more than than the $39.07 billion from last year. In terms of revenue, I think that it has increased due to COVID. People are starting to see the importance of having food at home but most importantly they feel safer going out to shop. Some people shopped to have backup food for emergencies. Based on what I read, I think that Costco has good financial health. Considering so many compa
nies are going through a financially stressful time, Costco not only seems to be doing good but they have exceeded any revenue projections. During these difficult times, many people have lost money because of the changes in the stock market. When it comes to investing, I think its important to research the financial health of a company and deciding if its worth investing in it. Student 2 (SL) The public company I chose was Exxon Mobile. The performance of the company has steadily increased since November of 2020. Prior to November of 2020, the price per barrel was at an all-time low. When the price of oil decreases, the stocks tend to drop as well due to the profit decrease. The stocks have been steadily rising due to the increase in oil prices and consumption. The oil and gas industry can fluctuate for many reasons. One reason including the downward spiral of an economy. If the economy is suffering, the oil and gas industry will suffer as well. This is due to the decrease in consumer spending. If the economy is stimulated, consumer spending habits will also increase. The financial health of Exxon Mobile is increasing. Although the stock for Exxon Mobile is still quite low, the stock is still increasing. If the oil and gas industry continues to climb, Exxon Mobile will continue to increase its profit and shares. The economy will be the overall deciding factor for this company.