The Following Information Is Available for Bradshaw Corporation and Newell

question 23

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 2013 than in 2014 for Newell Corporation.
• B) There is higher performance in 2013 than in 2014 for Newell Corporation.
• C) There are fewer earnings available to Newell's common stockholders in 2014 than in 2013.
• D) There is a decrease in preferred shares of stock in 2014 as compared with 2013.

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