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The stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet typically includes the line items of retained earnings, common stock, treasury stock, and other comprehensive income. Select one company to analyze using the list of approved companies. Select two of these line items and explain what their balances might indicate about how the company is utilizing the investment by its stockholders. In your response, address whether you would want to purchase stock in the company based on your analysis. Participate in follow-up discussion by reviewing the information provided by classmates and providing your opinion as to whether you would purchase the company's stock. In your response, compare your opinions and note any significant similarities or differences.

The Coca-Cola Co. (Ticker KO)

PepsiCo (Ticker PEP)

Home Depot (Ticker HD)

Lowe's (Ticker LOW)

Gap, Inc. (Ticker GPS)

Abercrombie and Fitch Co. (Ticker ANF)

Ford Motor Co. (Ticker F)

General Motors Co. (Ticker GM)

Dunkin' Brands, Inc. (Ticker DNKN)

Starbucks Corp. (Ticker SBUX)