1. Do some research on each based on readily available information on the internet, describing general trends in their stock prices between 2018 and today. Explain their business models, markets they serve, and any important or significant or relevant aspects about them over that time period.

2. During the Covid pandemic there was a lot of concern regarding keeping the economy going despite the impact of the deadly virus. Gather or find quarterly data on real GDP starting in 2018 Q4 and ending with the most recent data available.

3. Prepare a table showing for each quarter the level of real GDP and the 1 year ago percentage change, start table by presenting 2019 Q4 as the first quarter. Using a bar graph construct a graph of the calculated growth rates by quarter with the calculations in the table.

4. Using words describe quarter to quarter and overall changes you see in the data on real GDP growth. Confine the description/explanation to about one (separate) paragraph for each quarter included in the table.