Note the changes in the Dow Jones $($DIJA$),$ Nasdaq, and S&P $500$ Index on a

given day. Write a brief comment as to whether they all moved in the same

direction or not. Why did they move in the same direction or why did they not

move in the same direction? What is your expectation about the future direction

of the averages over the next week?

Put in the symbol for any common stock into an appropriate website and click

on "Get Quotes," You may use IBM as a common stock if you do not have a

preference. Write down the last trade value, the change, the previous close, the

$52-$week range, the P$/$E ratio, and the dividend yield, and any other data you would

like to record about the stock selected.

Attempt to obtain a "Basic Chart" on the common stock you select and based

on the overall appearance of the chart, does the stock appear to have an upward

or downward momentum? Would you characterize the stock as a buy, sell, or hold

recommendation?

Research how the company compares to other companies in its industry in

terms of market capitalization $($total market value$).$ Write down the total values. Is

market capitalization an important metric for the stock, and why or why not?

Provide any appropriate insight that you would like to share about the

common stock that you researched.