Suppose That Information Is Made Public That Mammoth Computer Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

Suppose that information is made public that Mammoth Computer is having severe financial difficulties. The effect will be to

• A)increase the yield on Mammoth's long-term bonds.
• B)increase the yield on rival Orange Computer's long-term bonds.
• C)lower the yield on Mammoth's long-term bonds.
• D)increase the yield on both Mammoth's long-term bonds and rival Orange Computer's long-term bonds.

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