The Following Information Is Available for Bradshaw Corporation and Newell

question 117

Multiple Choice

The following information is available for Bradshaw Corporation and Newell Corporation: Based on this information, which of the following is suggested by the earnings per share calculations (rounded to two decimals) and the information given?

• A)There is lower performance in 2021 than in 2022 for Newell Corporation.
• B)There is higher performance in 2021 than in 2022 for Newell Corporation.
• C)There is less earnings available to Newell's common stockholders in 2022 than in 2021.
• D)There is a decrease in preferred shares of stock in 2022 as compared with 2021.

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