Company XYZ is not sure which direction interest rates are headed. Which of the following would be MOST suitable?
Kahuna Boards Co. has just experienced a very profitable year and wants to share the success with its shareholders. In order to pay dividends, a sequence of events must occur. Which of the following chronological sequence of events is correct?
1. Stock is sold without the upcoming dividend attached.
2. Dividend is paid.
3. Board of directors announces the dividend.
4. Holders of record are specified.
A call option for a company has an exercise price of $50. The stock is currently trading at $60. At maturity, what should an investor who paid $3 for the option do?
A company is starting a project to redesign its cash management information systems. What would be an important tool in this effort?