The Dot.com Bubble Affected __________ Stocks

question 100

Multiple Choice

The dot.com bubble affected __________ stocks.

• A) only technology
• B) only computer
• C) only internet-related
• D) only small-company
• E) both large and small-company

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Definitions:

Financial Leverage

Employing debt to boost the potential earnings from an investment.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A ratio illustrating the financial strategy of using debt versus equity in asset financing for a company.

Negative Net Worth

A financial situation where total liabilities exceed total assets, indicating financial distress.

Technical Insolvency

A situation where a company is unable to meet its short-term liabilities due to a lack of liquid assets, even though its total assets may exceed its liabilities.