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    Companies Cross Listing Stock

    The internationalization of capital markets suggests that the world is moving toward an integrated, global capital market (and away from segmented domestic markets). Currently, multinational firms often list their stocks on foreign stock exchanges, an activity referred to as cross listing. For example, Sony cross-lists its Japan

    Cost and Scheduling

    Scenario: You are a project manager in the marketing department for a county funded hospital. The hospital is launching an extensive public service program for cardiac health. The program will involve print ads in local newspapers, television spots, posters at local eateries and health clubs, and sponsorship of events at the co

    Scheduling and Cost

    Scenario: You are a project manager in the marketing department for a county funded hospital. The hospital is launching an extensive public service program for cardiac health. The program will involve print ads in local newspapers, television spots, posters at local eateries and health clubs, and sponsorship of events at the co

    Three-Factor Model: Systematic Risk

    Suppose a factor model is appropriate to describe the returns of a stock. Information about those three factors is presented in the following chart. Factor Beta Factor Expected Value Actual Value Growth in GNP 2.04 3.5%

    Homeownership versus Apartment Rental

    Many people are not familiar with the advantages of homeownership. What are some of the advantages of homeownership. Discuss the advantages of homeownership versus renting an apartment.

    Incremental Cash Flow and Time Value of Money

    Part A: Describe the concept of incremental cash flow. Why is this important to distinguish from other cash flows? Part B: How can TVM be used when deciding to lease an asset instead vs.buying? Explain.

    Financial Assistance

    1. The budget committee has received the following projects. They are mutually exclusive. The Company uses 10% as the rate of return. Year Project A Project B 0 - 30,000 - 60,000 1 10,000 20,000 2 10,000 20,000 3 10,000 20,000 4 10,000 20,000 5 10,0

    Common stock value for Friedman Steel Company

    Friedman Steel Company will pay a dividend of $1.50 per share in the next 12 months (D1). The required rate of return (Ke) is 10 percent and the constant growth rate is 5 percent. a. Compute Po (For all parts b, c and d in this problem all variables remain the same except the one specifically changed. each question is its ow

    MARKET VALUE

    Which of the following statements is true? 1. Book value is generally equal to market value. 2. Book value and market values are generally not the same; if they were, if it would be by coincidence. 3. Book value is derived by market value. 4. Book value is the value at which buyers and sellers are generally willing

    Multiple choice questions in Investment: active management, short term securities, asset allocation, mutual fund, Unsystematic risk, investment in stock, Portfolio risk , dispersion around a security's return

    1. Investors seeking to avoid actively managing their portfolios will prefer which of the following assets? a. Common stock. b. Commercial bank deposits. c. Financial futures. d. Real estate. 2. Which of the following short term securities is inappropriate for an individual desiring funds for financial emergencies?

    Finance - target capital structure

    1. Fidelity company has a target capital structure that consists of 40 percent debt and 60 percent equity. The company's capital budget for next year is $10 million. Axel expects net income of $8 million. The company's cost of capital is 12 percent. a. How much will the company pay out in dividends if it follows a residu

    Description of Constant-Growth Model

    Data on two stocks, both have discount rates of 15% STOCK A STOCK B Return On Equity 15% 10% Earnings per share $2.00 $1.50 Dividends per share $1.00 $1.00 A) What are the dividend payout ratios for each firm? B) What are the expected dividend growth rates for each firm? C) What is

    Description of Stock Values

    Integrated Potato Chips paid a $1 per dividend yesterday. You expect the dividend to grow steadily as a rate of 4% per year. A) What is the expected dividend in each of the next 3 years? B) If the discount rate for the stock is 12%, at what price will the stock sell? C) What is the expected stock price 3 years from now D)

    Finance - compare earning to college degree

    Your decision to obtain a college education was likely based on a desire to achieve higher standards, but to a lesser degree, it may be because you want to earn more money in your job, and/or prepare yourself for a new career. For most, this is a major financial commitment. Let's say at the end of two years, you expend $30,00

    Expected Return/Standard Deviation

    Mr. Henry can invest in Highbull stock and Slowbear stock. His projection of the returns on these two stocks is as follows: State of Economy Probability of State Return for Highbull Return for Slowbear recession 0.25 -2.0% 5.0% normal

    Expected Return

    Four equally likely states of the economy may occur next year. Below are the returns on the stocks on Belinkie Enterprises and Overlake company under each possible state. State Belinkie Enterprises Overlake Company 1 0.04 0.05 2 0.06

    Percentage of return on a stock

    You purchased a stock one year ago at $42 per share. The stock just paid a dividend of $2.40 per share. Today, you sold the stock at 31$ per share. What is the percentage return on this stock?

    Sustainable Growth Rate in Sales

    The Smith Company has determined that the following will be true next year: T = Ratio of total assets to sales = 1 P = Net profit margin on sales = 5% D = Dividend-payout ratio = 50% L = Debt equity ratio = 1 a. What is Smith's sustainable growth rate in sales? b. Can Smith's actual growth rate in sales be different fr

    Financial Ratios Computed

    Based on the information below compute the following ratios for 2008. Please explain each answer. 2008 2007 cash 333,000 A/R (net) 380,000 316,000 Merch Inv 275,000 225,000 m

    How long will it take you to save for the down payment

    You have decided to buy your dream car that costs $40,000. You can afford $600 monthly payments at the loan rate of 9% over the 5 years of the loan. If your savings earn 4% interest annually, how long will it take you to save for the down payment you will need to purchase the car, using your available $600 a month?

    Excel - Operating Leverage

    The Harley Health Club has asked you to review aspects of its financial condition, specifically its break even point and its use of leverage. Management has supplied you with the following company information, along with corresponding data for the industry. Harley Industry

    Personal budgeting/personal finance

    I want to continue explaining the advantages and disadvantages of consumer credit and to make sure to explain what leverage is and why it is important. I have to explain the advantages and disadvantages of consumer credit. I also have to make sure you explain what leverage is and why it is important. So far, I am starti

    Risk Investments

    Based on what you know about risk, determine which is the riskier investment. Company A has an expected rate of return of 15% and a standard deviation of 3% Company B has an expected rate of return of 10% and a standard deviation of 2% Company C has an expected rate of return of 25% and a standard deviation of 5% If th

    Finance/Accounting

    In 1880 five aboriginal trackers were each promised the equivalent of 100 Australian dollars for helping to capture the notorious outlaw Ned Kelley. In 1993 the granddaughters of two of the trackers claimed that this reward had not been paid. The Victorian prime minister stated that if this was true, the government would be happ

    Accounting/Finance Multiple Choice

    1)In a statement of cash flow, the term cash includes: A) only money on deposit in bank accounts(B)on bank accounts and cash on hand(C) bank accounts, cash on hand, and cash equivalents(D) bank accounts, cash on hand, and cash equivalents and marketable securities classified on current assets 2) The ownership of common stoc

    Managerial Accounting

    Van Roekel Company sells a single product. The product has a selling price of $100 per unit and variable expenses of 80% of sales. If the company's fixed expenses total $150,000 per year, what will the break even point be? My answer must be given in dollars and units. Truesdale Company sells hand crafted furniture. One it