The role of a newly hired equity analyst in an investment bank.

  Assume the role of a newly hired equity analyst in an investment bank. Your boss has asked you to use your financial background to recommend three stocks to company investors. You are to: Select three publicly traded companies to research. Important: You may not choose Ford Motor Company or Microsoft Corporation. Calculate the identified financial ratios for each company. Summarize the findings on your selected companies' performance in a 4–5 page report.