please compare and contrast the importance of investing and financing activities for the average company in the hotel industry versus the average company involved in computer assembly

A financial services company is considering investing in a new fintech startup that has developed a new technology platform for investment management. The company is concerned about the risks associated with the investment and wants to evaluate the potential return on investment. You have been hired as a consultant to help the company make an informed decision. Which of the following financial ratios would be most appropriate for the financial services company to evaluate the financial health and performance of the fintech startup?    Gross profit margin    Debt-to-equity ratio    Return on investment (ROI)    Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio

As an Investment Analyst who researches and analyses markets, companies, and stocks to be invested in. provide an analysis of Apple and Microsoft

PLEASE ANSWER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 1. What is the difference between finance and financing? 2. What is the importance of the finance function in a business firm?