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Comparison between two retail companies picked are Walmart and Costco

The two retail companies picked are Walmart and Costco whose 2017 Financial statement links are provided below: WALMART https://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/ wmt/financials?query=income- statement COSTCO https://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/ cost/financials?query=income- statement Both organizations are well known brands and position themselves well with their customer base. Walmart’s value proposition is “We save people money so they can live better”. On the other hand, Costco’s value proposition is “All-in-one convenience and everyday affordability”. Both retailers focus on cost saving for their customers. Looking at their financial statements and by analyzing them a few key areas are evident when comparing the two organization. Looking at the current ratio and quick ratio we can determine the short-term solvency of each organization. The current ratio can be determined by dividing the assets by the liabilities. Walmart’s current ratio sits at 0.86 while Costco’s sits at 0.99. The quick ratio is c

The Buning Middle East

The Egyptian fire of rebellion is engulfing vast region covering most of the countries under overt or covert dictatorial rule and Sheikhdom . Though late but I think what human efforts have failed so far, the internet could do! See now it is widely known that a 26 years old woman in Cairo first entered her intention in FaceBook to protest against President Hosni Mubarak and oust him. Her's was not a call to join her, a simple declaration that she is going alone even if others don't do that. And you know the result. Now one after another countries like Yemen, Jordan, Bahrain and more are following the suit. Mainly these rallies are made of new twitter, FaceBook generation; those who sans any political color but love liberation. I believe their very love for freedom is infused by web freedom , the freedom of information!! Don't you think so?

Cairo i s Burning

This what happening in Cairo at Tahir Square or Liberation Square where most of activities are on : There are few more photographs sent by my old friend Brinda Pant who is still there: