CHOICE 1:
For this forum, you will discuss financial forecasting.

Instructions: THIS ONLY NEEDS TO BE ABOUT 200 WORDS

1. Access the Target Corporation website, .
2. Review the company’s financial performance, focusing on the earnings history, earnings per share, and projected earnings.
3. Research forecasts for Target’s earnings per share over the next fiscal year using three different sources.
4. Answer and discuss the following questions:
   1. What is the expected long-term growth rate in earnings based on the forecasts?
   2. Is Target’s recent performance the best indicator for future forecasting?
   3. What factors will directly or indirectly influence Targets financial results?

 Participation Requirements:

Original discussion forum posts:

• Create a thread for your original post identified with your name.
• Prepare a quality, substantive post that addresses the objectives of the discussion forum and the expectations set forth in the grading rubric
• Include supportive evidence; such as direct applicable experience and expert sources.

Read the rubric below to develop a scope of work.

Referring to the week 4 Marketing Mix assignment, develop a plan to leverage your marketing mix to create a positioning strategy for your product/service. Include the FMOT and SMOT you want your customer to experience.

Next, explain, in a graphic how you will leverage each P to position your product/service with the customer. In a narrative, explain the graphic in detail.  Do not leave the interpretation of the graphic to the reader to discern.  Always explain the takeaways you want the reader to comprehend.