Performing in the areas of profit-debt and asset turnover

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Compare and contrast the two companies in terms of how well or how poorly they are performing in the areas of profit, debt, and asset turnover. Use appropriate ratios in your analysis. Indicate strategies for possible improvement in each area. the companies are walmart and target

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