instructions Cumulative Investing Project This cumulative investing project will help you to understand the factors, decisions, and ethics that influence the performance of multinational corporations

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Cumulative Investing Project

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Professor Melinda Swigart

Cumulative Investing Project

Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Apple Inc is an international company based in the United States of America that formerly went by the name Apple Computer, Inc. It helps to manufacture and innovate smartphones, personal computers, software, and peripherals, among others. Its headquarter is in Cupertino, California. It is the company that made it possible for the large-scale integration of graphical user interfaces in many computers. Its share price in the stock market is $145.54 as of 17th May 2022 (ADR, 2022). The corporate culture associated with it comes from the industrious Steve Jobs, who helped create the I-phone. It is among the most famous items that helped to take the company to the international market. Currently, the Chief Executive Officer is Tim Cook.
Intel (INTC)
Intel is a multinational company based in the United States that has made its name as one of the biggest semiconductor chip manufacturers based on sales and the profits it has been able to generate. Most personal computers used all over the world depend on their technology to operate effectively. Companies such as HP and Dell depend on Intel's innovation and creativity to further expand their operations. Other products manufactured include flash memory, graphic chips, and embedded processors (Finance, 2022). The Chief Executive Officer is Pat Gelsinger. The company believes in the continuous investment in research that will lead to new technologies. The company is trading at $43.08 on the stock exchange as of 17th May 2022.
Microsoft (MSFT)
Microsoft might be one of the biggest multinational companies best known around the world due to its association with Bill Gates. The company produces computer software that is necessary for the functionality of a computer. Other products include personal computers and peripherals, among others. The Xbox video game console is among its best-known hardware components that have revolutionized gaming in the world. It currently trades at $261.50 as of 17th May 2022. Satya Nadella is the current Chief Executive Officer, although Bill Gates largely remains the face of the company internationally as the founder. The company remains a top innovator in the technology sector, with huge government contracts being associated with it.
Aptiv PLC (APTV)
Aptiv is an Irish company that has dedicated itself to two areas of operations. They include the "Signal and Power Solutions" and the "Advanced Safety and User Experience" areas. The wiring and vehicle connection systems developed have made the company an attractive investment area for Americans as a foreign stock. It is trading at $95.12 as of 17th May 2022 (ADR, 2022). Its establishing of an autonomous driving venture with Hyundai has helped to further establish the company as an attractive venture for investors. The positive image associated with the company has allowed it to attract an international image for investors.
ICON plc (ICLR)
The company is currently trading at $210.52, making it one of the most expensive foreign stocks to invest in. The company is in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on commercialization services, consultation, and other healthcare services (Nolte et al., 2019). Steve Cutler is the Chief Executive Officer who has helped to further increase operations to more than 45 countries across the world. In 2020, the company achieved a revenue of more than $ 2.79 billion. Its profit margins have made it possible for the company to attract international investors.

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https://www.adr.com/dr/drdirectory/drUniverse

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Finance (2022). Portfolio. Retrived on 17th May 2022 from,

https://finance.yahoo.com/portfolio/p_0/view/v2