Able, Baker, and Charlie are the only three stocks in an index. The stocks sell for $89, $400, and $96, respectively. If Baker undergoes a 2-for-1 stock split, what is the new divisor for the price-weighted index?
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The rate of inflation for the next 12 months (Year 1) is expected to be 1.4 percent; it is expected to be 1.8 percent the following year (Year 2); and it is expected to be 2.0 percent every year after Year 2. Assume the real risk-free rate, r*, is 3 ..
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You have just purchased an investment that generates the following cash flows for the next four years. You are able to reinvest these cash flows at 8.4 percent, compounded annually.
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Machine A was purchased last year for $20,000 and had an estimated MV of $2,000 at the end of its six-year life. Annual operating costs are $2,000. The machine will perform satisfactorily over the next five years. A trade-in allowance of $10,400 has ..
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You wish to buy a $14,000 dining room set. The furniture store offers you a five-year loan with a 11 percent APR. What are the monthly payments? What are the monthly payments if you only paid interest over the length of the loan and your principal ba..
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You recently purchased a stock that is expected to earn 14 percent in a booming economy, 9 percent in a normal economy, and lose 4 percent in a recessionary economy. There is a 18 percent probability of a boom, a 60 percent chance of a normal economy..
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Suppose the risk-free rate of return is 3.5 percent and the market risk premium is 7 percent. Stock U, which has a beta coefficient equal to 0.9, is currently selling for $28 per share. The company is expected to grow at a 4 percent rate forever, and..
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You bought one of Great White Shark Repellant Co.’s 8 percent coupon bonds one year ago for $1,044. These bonds make annual payments and mature 13 years from now. Suppose you decide to sell your bonds today, when the required return on the bonds is 6..
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Rebecca calculated that she needs a total of $1,400,000 at retirement (beyond pensions and social security). Rebecca is 34 years old, investing aggressively and expecting to earn 7% in her retirment account. She plans to retire at age 62. How much do..
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Declining Growth Stock Valuation Brushy Mountain Mining Company's coal reserves are being depleted, so its sales are falling. Also, environmental costs increase each year, so its costs are rising. As a result, the company's earnings and dividends are..
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Think of something you want or need for which you currently do not have the funds. It could be a vehicle, boat, horse, jewelry, property, vacation, college fund, retirement money, etc. Use the “Present Value Formula”, which computes how much money yo..
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If we have Stock A with required rate of return each to 15%, risk free rate of reture is 3%, the expected return for the market portfolio is 7%. what is the systemic risk for this stock. does this stock have higher or lower risk than the market. what..
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