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Research Project In Finance: Target Corporation, Saba Ajmal Oct 2019

Research Project In Finance: Target Corporation, Saba Ajmal

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Target Corporation was founded in Minnesota and is currently the eight-largest retailer in the US. Target Corp. stock is a part of the S&P500 index. Target’s primary business focus is on selling customers everyday essentials that are on the trendier side at a reasonable price (Form 10- k). Target Corp. has designed a system to provide customers with a unique shopping experience that is well integrated in stores and online via Target.com. According to the firm’s 10-k report, “Our ability to deliver a preferred shopping experience to our guests is supported by our supply chain and technology, our devotion to …


Research Project In Finance: Six Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Keagan Parsons Oct 2019

Research Project In Finance: Six Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Keagan Parsons

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is a theme park company that offers guests thrill rides, water attractions, and other themed events. Six Flags currently operates 25 parks, with 22 parks in the United States, 2 parks Mexico and one in Montreal, Canada. These 25 parks span over 5,900 acres of land and the company has an additional 800 acres of available land yet to be used. In 2018, Six Flags had an aggregate of 920 rides being offered, with the largest segment being their 150 roller coasters.

Six Flags holds exclusive licensing, through Warner Bros and DC Comics, of the theme …


Research Project In Finance: Kinder Morgan Inc. (Kmi), Christopher Holmes Apr 2019

Research Project In Finance: Kinder Morgan Inc. (Kmi), Christopher Holmes

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KMI is a buy because the market is currently mispricing the company due to fears over their CO2 segment and their debt level.

First, it is currently being rumored that management is considering the sale of its CO2 business. This would be a positive because it would take away the concerns regarding CO2 and could help lead to a higher multiple. Additionally, the company’s backlog would become much more concentrated in higher growth areas if this segment is sold.

Second, the debt picture is misunderstood. The company currently has an investment grade rating from the rating agencies and currently has …