Web Application Chapter 14 page 591

It is important to realize that the latest in information concerning business and industry is frequently available on the Internet. Investors use the Internet to stay informed and to execute their investment transactions. There are a number of search engines that can be used to obtain the latest stock quotes. However, for this Web Application, you will visit www.bloomberg.com. At the www.bloomberg.com site, enter the McDonald's stock symbol, MCD, and answer the following questions.

1. What is the current high/low of the stock?

2. What is the current percent of change compared to the previous day?

3. At this Web site, select "Charts," to see a current chart. From here, select "one year" and describe the stock's performance over the last twelve months.

4. If printing is possible, print the year chart and mark the highest and lowest price, and find the difference between the two numbers.

In your answer, please include the date of your research.

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