Bryan Daize Economics Period 8 April 10 th , 2006

Bryan DaizeEconomics

Period 8

April 10th, 2006

Goals:

Learn about the rising and falling action of the stock market.

Have fun.

Be within the top 20 in the rankings.

52 week graphs:

www.tdwaterhouse.com

Stock information:

www.money.cnn.com

Company descriptions:

www.wikipedia.org

Backgrounds:

www.images.google.com

Sources:

Table of Contents:(by slide numbers)

20-22: Sony

23-25: Pepsi

26-28: Apple

29-31: Intuitive Surgical

32-34: Boeing

5-7: Microsoft

8-10: Ruby Tuesday

11-13: Nike

14-16: Electronic Arts

17-19: Ubi Soft

Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com)

(MSFT):

An international computer technology corporation with 2005 global annual sales of close to $40 billion and about 64,000 employees in 85 countries and regions which develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software and hardware products for computing devices.

Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com)

(MSFT):

An international computer technology corporation with 2005 global annual sales of close to $40 billion and about 64,000 employees in 85 countries and regions which develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software and hardware products for computing devices.

Open: 26.71 Volume: 69,163,099

High: 27.21 Volume Avg: 62,409,000

Low: 26.62 P/E Ratio: 22.53

Prev. Close: 26.85 Dividend Yield: 1.33%

52-Week Range (Low - High): 23.82 - 28.38

Market Cap (mil): 279,310.9

Microsoft has already got an early jump on Sony when it comes to the console war. The sudden demand for X-Box 360’s made Microsoft stock skyrocket and although the price has come down slightly since then, it is still increasing with the recent announcement of the Windows Vista OS.

I would spend $1350.50 (50 shares) on Microsoft.

An American casual dining restaurant chain known for its salad bar (commonly known for their pre-2005 tagline "Awesome Food, Serious Salad Bar"; their current tagline is "So Good."). Ruby Tuesday now owns and franchises over 850 restaurants in 13 countries, located mainly in suburban areas, though with some city locations.

Ruby Tuesday Incorporated (www.rubytuesday.com)

(RI):

An American casual dining restaurant chain known for its salad bar (commonly known for their pre-2005 tagline "Awesome Food, Serious Salad Bar"; their current tagline is "So Good."). Ruby Tuesday now owns and franchises over 850 restaurants in 13 countries, located mainly in suburban areas, though with some city locations.

Ruby Tuesday Incorporated (www.rubytuesday.com)

(RI):

Open: 32.1 Volume: 1,547,600

High: 32.31 Volume Avg: 735,200

Low: 31.70 P/E Ratio: 21.11




Ruby Tuesday is releasing their new menu very soon, adding more healthy options to the already large selection. Also, they are now for the first time marketing on TV and the radio. This new publicity should start raising the price of stock as the company becomes more globally known.

I would spend $5994.00 (200 shares) on Ruby Tuesday.

Nike Incorporated (www.nike.com)

(NKE):

A major manufacturer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipment, marketing its products under its own brand as well as Air Jordan, Nike Golf, Team Starter, Converse, Hurley, and others.

Nike Incorporated (www.nike.com)

(NKE):

A major manufacturer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipment, marketing its products under its own brand as well as Air Jordan, Nike Golf, Team Starter, Converse, Hurley, and others.

Open: 85 Volume: 1,067,100

High: 85.20 Volume Avg: 1,960,600

Low: 84.65 P/E Ratio: 16.06




Converse is bringing in a good chunk of Nike’s profit as the shoes are becoming more and more popular, and Nike Golf is soon releasing it’s new driver (the SasQuatch) Also, Nike is always signing new athletes for sponsorship. This added popularity will start Nike’s prices rising.

I would spend $4255.00 (50 shares) on Nike.

Electronic Arts (www.ea.com)

(ERTS):A developer, marketer, publisher, and

distributor of computer and video games. Established in 1982 by Trip

Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry

and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers responsible

for their games.

Electronic Arts (www.ea.com)

(ERTS):A developer, marketer, publisher, and

distributor of computer and video games. Established in 1982 by Trip

Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry

and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers responsible

for their games.

Open: 54.99 Volume: 2,354,086

High: 55.17 Volume Avg: 3,500,800

Low: 54.33 P/E Ratio: 66.99

Prev. Close: 55.01 Dividend Yield: N/A



Electronic Arts recently penned a contract, signing over exclusive rights to the ESPN license for the next fifteen years. The ESPN license will be used with Madden, NBA Live, FIFA, Fight Night, all NCAA games, Tiger Woods, NHL, MVP Baseball, and Rugby. This exclusivity made stock rise quickly. Also, EA has become the primary stock holders of Jamdat wireless and Ubi Soft, Adding to their ownership of, EA, EA Sports, EA BIG, and POGO

I would spend $27465.00 (500 shares) on Electronic Arts.

Ubi Soft (www.ubi.com)

(UBSFF):A computer and video game publisher and developer headquarters in Montréal, France. The company has facilities in over 20 countries, including development studios in Montreal, Canada; Barcelona, Spain; Shanghai, China; North Carolina, USA; Düsseldorf, Germany; and Milan, Italy, amongst other locations.

Ubi Soft (www.ubi.com)

(UBSFF):A computer and video game publisher and developer headquarters in Montréal, France. The company has facilities in over 20 countries, including development studios in Montreal, Canada; Barcelona, Spain; Shanghai, China; North Carolina, USA; Düsseldorf, Germany; and Milan, Italy, amongst other locations.

Open: 46.72 Volume: 322

High: 46.72 Volume Avg: 0

Low: 46.72 P/E Ratio: 0.00



Market Cap (mil): 890.58

Ubi Soft is most known for their licenses of: Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia, and Ghost Recon. Ubi Soft will be releasing Splinter Cell: Double Agent for Xbox 360 in the close future. Also, last month, they released Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter on the 360. This has increased the price of stock dramatically, and has been staying steady for awhile.

I would spend $4672.00 (100 shares) on Ubi Soft.

Sony

(www.sony.com)

(SNE):A Japanese leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional market. Its music, motion picture, television, computer entertainment, and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc, and a 50% interest in Sony BMG Music Entertainment, the second-largest record company in the world.

Sony

(www.sony.com)

(SNE):

A Japanese leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional market. Its music, motion picture, television, computer entertainment, and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., and a 50% interest in Sony BMG Music Entertainment, the second-largest record company in the world. Open: 47.7 Volume: 422,800

High: 48.11 Volume Avg: 1,057,800

Low: 47.52 P/E Ratio: 48.44



With the fast approaching release date, Sony’s Playstation 3 is being pre-ordered more than ever. With games like Killzone 2 and Metal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots, being announced, hype for the PS3 is increasing, which is exactly what’s happening to the price of stock.

I would spend $3212.32 (67 shares) on Sony

Pepsi Bottling Company (www.pepsi.com)

(PBG): The world's largest bottler of Pepsi-Cola beverages in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. PBG sales of Pepsi-Cola beverages account for more than one-half of the Pepsi-Cola beverages sold in the United States and Canada and about 40 percent worldwide. PBG has the exclusive right to manufacture, sell and distribute Pepsi-Cola beverages in all or a portion of 43 states, the District of Columbia, eight Canadian provinces, Spain, Greece, Russia, Turkey and Mexico.

Pepsi Bottling Company (www.pepsi.com)

(PBG): The world's largest bottler of Pepsi-Cola beverages in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. PBG sales of Pepsi-Cola beverages account for more than one-half of the Pepsi-Cola beverages sold in the United States and Canada and about 40 percent worldwide. PBG has the exclusive right to manufacture, sell and distribute Pepsi-Cola beverages in all or a portion of 43 states, the District of Columbia, eight Canadian provinces, Spain, Greece, Russia, Turkey and Mexico.

Open: 30.99 Volume: 1,926,400

High: 31.10 Volume Avg: 749,600

Low: 30.72 P/E Ratio: 16.66

Prev. Close: 30.49 Dividend Yield: 1.42%52-Week Range (Low - High): 26.66 - 31.00


Pepsi is continuing to support sporting events all over the world (especially soccer), and is continuing their marketing campaign using big name celebrities. Also, Pepsi has recently teamed up with Apple for iTunes promotions.

I would spend $2075.66 (67 shares) on Pepsi.

Apple Computer Incorporated (www.apple.com)

(AAPL)

an American computer technology company. Its headquarters are located at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California, part of Silicon Valley. Apple was a major player in the personal computer revolution in the 1970s. Apple is known for its innovative, well-designed hardware and software, such as the iPod and the iMac, as well as the well-known iTunes application (originally part of the iLife suite) and Mac OS X, its current operating system.

Open: 70.93 Volume: 55,192,300

High: 71.21 Volume Avg: 38,249,700

Low: 68.47 P/E Ratio: 37.52


Apple Computer Incorporated (www.apple.com)

(AAPL)

an American computer technology company. Its headquarters are located at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California, part of Silicon Valley. Apple was a major player in the personal computer revolution in the 1970s. Apple is known for its innovative, well-designed hardware and software, such as the iPod and the iMac, as well as the well-known iTunes application (originally part of the iLife suite) and Mac OS X, its current operating system.



Apple has recently made a deal with Microsoft, making it possible for Mac computers to run the XP OS. Also, with the inevitable release of a new iPod and the recent release of the Mac mini, the stock will go up even higher.

I would spend $3489 (50 shares) on Apple.

Intuitive Surgical (www.intuitivesurgical.com)

(ISRG):

a corporation that manufactures robotic surgical systems, most notably the “da Vinci Surgical System.” Intuitive Surgical has a market capitalization of $4.60 billion and is listed in the S&P 400 MidCap.

Open: 112.5 Volume: 1,107,100

High: 113.48 Volume Avg: 1,738,100

Low: 108.14 P/E Ratio: 43.32


Intuitive Surgical (www.intuitivesurgical.com)

(ISRG):

a corporation that manufactures robotic surgical systems, most notably the “da Vinci Surgical System.” Intuitive Surgical has a market capitalization of $4.60 billion and is listed in the S&P 400 MidCap.



Intuitive Surgical is gaining a lot of ground when it comes to the price of stock. Recently, they have discovered a way to cut down the equipment costs, making it easier and less expensive to purchase. Back in February of this year, there were rumors that Toshiba was developing technology similar to ISRG’s, but those rumors were debunked. Since then, the price has started going back up and is still steadily increasing.

I would buy $43462.00 (400 shares) of Intuitive Surgical.

Boeing Company (www.boeing.com)

(BA):

The world's largest aircraft manufacturer, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with its largest production facilities in Everett, Washington, about 30 miles north of Seattle, Washington. It is also the second-largest defense contractor in the world, and in 2005 was the world's largest civil aircraft manufacturer in terms of value (but 49% of orders and 45% of deliveries), overtaking Airbus for the first time since 2000. It is also the largest exporter in the United States.

Boeing Company (www.boeing.com)

(BA):

The world's largest aircraft manufacturer, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with its largest production facilities in Everett, Washington, about 30 miles north of Seattle, Washington. It is also the second-largest defense contractor in the world, and in 2005 was the world's largest civil aircraft manufacturer in terms of value (but 49% of orders and 45% of deliveries), overtaking Airbus for the first time since 2000. It is also the largest exporter in the United States.

Open: 79.99 Volume: 2,709,900

High: 80.37 Volume Avg: 3,296,000

Low: 78.72 P/E Ratio: 24.94




Since May 2005, Boeing stock has been on a steady rise and isn’t showing signs of stopping anytime soon. With a greater demand for airplanes and jets around the world. This #1 manufacturer is supplying. Also, people in the US are starting to finally really become comfortable again on planes since 9/11. This is going to raise prices, as more people will be flying.

I would spend $3991 (50 shares) on Boeing.

$100,000.00 (Starting amount)

- $1,350.50 (Microsoft) [50 shares]

- $5,994.00 (Ruby Tuesday) [200 shares]

- $ 4,255.00 (Nike) [50 shares]

- $27,465.00 (Electronic Arts) [500 shares]

- $4,672.00 (Ubi Soft) [100 shares]

- $3,213.32 (Sony) [67 shares]

- $2,075.66 (Pepsi) [67 shares]

- $3,489.00 (Apple) [50 shares]

- $43,462.00 (Intuitive Surgical) [400 shares]

- $3,991.00 (Boeing) [50 shares]

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= $32.52 (Remaining cash)

Thanks for listening/watching!

Any soda bottles, candy wrappers, spilt popcorn, boxes, and soda cans that you

may have, please discard them in the trash receptacles on your way out of the theatre.

Have a great day…

Bryan Daize Economics Period 8 April 10 th , 2006

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