Companies Invest to Raise Money through the Financial Markets

Stock Journal Assignment
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Stock Journal Assignment
Week 3
Three U.S. Companies

Ticker

Amount Invested

Share Price

Number of Shares

Ford

F

$5,000

$14.18

352.6

General Motors

GM

$10,000

$59.40

168.35

Kraft Heinz Company

KHC

$10,000

$38.50

259.74

Total Investment


$25,000



I chose Ford Motor company because the carmaker has been in business for over 100 years. Throughout this period, the company has retained great earnings and a steady share price. I consider stability a key factor when making an investment. If a company has remained in operation for years, this is a great sign of stability. For this reason, I also chose General Motors. General Motors is another a well-regarded car manufacturer in the U.S. Like Ford, the company has performed excellently for over 100 years. Throughout this time, its operations have expanded outside the U.S. and into Europe, Africa and Asia. As a result, its share price has also increased tremendously. By investing $10,000, I expect a substantial return. The third company I chose is Kraft Heinz Company. Heinz is one of the oldest food processors in the country. Its products are well known to consumers in the U.S. Also, the company has managed to retain a solid financial performance for over 120 years. Besides this, it performs well on the stock market.
Week 8
U.S. Companies

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