Some People Claim That Stocks Follow a Random Walk

question 28

Multiple Choice

Some people claim that stocks follow a random walk.What does this mean?

• A)The price of stock one day is about what it was on the previous day.
• B)Changes in stock prices cannot be predicted from available information.
• C)Stock prices are not determined by market fundamentals such as supply and demand.
• D)Prices of stocks of different firms in the same industry show no or little tendency to move together.

Understand the historical context and evolution of federal employment practices, including the shift from the spoils system to merit-based systems.

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Definitions:

Net Working Capital

The variance between an organization's immediate assets and its short-term liabilities, showcasing its financial stability in the short run.

Revolving Credit

A credit line where the customer can borrow up to a set limit, pay back, and then borrow again, offering flexibility in borrowing and repayment.

Financing Charge

An additional fee charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of borrowed funds, often expressed as an annual percentage rate.

Compensating Balance

A minimum account balance that a company agrees to maintain in a bank account to offset the cost of banking services provided.