Which of the Following Statements About Investment Banking in the United

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about investment banking in the United States is most correct?

• A) Investing banking is dominated by a few, very large, stand-alone investment banking firms, such as Bear Stearns.
• B) The investment banking industry is dominated by large banks that are also investment bankers.
• C) The top five banks involved in investment banking account for less than 25% of the industry's total market share.
• D) The investment banking industry became more competitive following the financial crisis in 2007 and 2008.

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Definitions:

Inventory Turnover

A ratio that measures how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a certain period.

Cost of Goods Sold

Direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs.

Total Sales

The aggregate revenue a company generates from the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.

Current Ratio

Current Ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations by comparing current assets to current liabilities.