If Stock Prices Follow a Random Walk,then Stock Investors Can

question 19

Multiple Choice

If stock prices follow a random walk,then stock investors can make large profits by

• A)buying stocks whose prices have been falling for several days.
• B)buying stocks whose prices have been rising for several days.
• C)performing fundamental analysis of stocks using data contained in annual reports.
• D)using inside information.

Evaluate the risk associated with interest payments through the times interest earned ratio.

Analyze and compare financial statements using common-sized financial statements and ratio analysis.

Understand the presentation and significance of accumulated other comprehensive income within financial statements.

Comprehend the significance of inventory turnover and days’ sales in inventory as measures of efficiency and liquidity.

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Definitions:

Taxed

The act of imposing financial charges on individuals or entities by a governmental organization in order to fund public spending.

Coase Theorem

A principle that suggests that if property rights are well-defined and transaction costs are negligible, parties will negotiate to correct externalities without the need for government intervention.

Externality Problems

Issues arising when the actions of individuals or firms have effects on third parties that are not reflected in market prices.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

An organized method for assessing the positives and negatives of various alternatives, aimed at finding the optimal solution that maximizes benefits and maintains savings.