Global Warning's EPS for the Current Year Is $2

question 39

Multiple Choice

Global Warning's EPS for the current year is $2.75 and its current P/E ratio is 50. You have forecasted that EPS will grow by 10% but the P/E ratio will fall to 40. What do you expect the price of a share of GW's stock to be at the end of next year?

• A) $110
• B) $121
• C) $137.50
• D) $151.25

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Bond's Lifetime

The period from the issuance of the bond until it reaches its maturity date.

Registered Bonds

are bonds whose ownership is recorded by the issuing company, ensuring that only the registered owner receives interest payments and the principal back.

Bearer Bonds

Bonds that are owned by the holder rather than a registered owner, and the physical possession of the bond is the only evidence of ownership.

Convertible Bonds

Bonds that can be converted into a predetermined number of the issuing company's shares, typically at the discretion of the bondholder.