Q INSTRUCTIONS: Locate the annual report for Lowes and Home Depot. These can be obtained from either the company websites or from SEC.gov. Submit a paper providing the following: Provide an analysis of the two companies. This analysis should contain information about the industry, the companies and a financial analysis. The financial analysis will include information provided by ratio analysis comparing the two companies. The most important question I want you to answer is: Which company would you invest in and why? The why being the most important. There is no right or wrong answer to the question of which company, the answer is right or wrong based on how you support your answer with the why. Rubric Some Rubric (4) Some Rubric (4) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIndustry information 15 pts provides explanation beyond a statement of facts 8 pts information but no discussion of information 0 pts No Marks 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation about the companies 15 pts provides explanation beyond a statement of facts 8 pts information but no discussion of information 0 pts No Marks 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRatio information provided about both companies 25 pts provides explanation beyond a statement of facts 13 pts information but no discussion of information 0 pts No Marks 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComparison of the two companies 10 pts provides explanation beyond a statement of facts 5 pts information but no discussion of information 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhich company to invest stated 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhy invest in that company 20 pts provides explanation beyond a statement of facts 10 pts information but no discussion of information 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBring in information from beyond the financial statements 10 pts provides explanation beyond a statement of facts 5 pts information but no discussion of information 0 pts No Marks 10 pts Total Points: 100
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