1) Two years ago ABC company limited recorded a huge loss leading to bankruptcy. how is it possible that a firm announces a record breaking loss yet its stock price rises when the annoucement is made? Explain what the market reaction will be in an efficient market if the firm announces a fully anticipated filing for bankruptcy. 2) Distinquish between coupon rate, yield to maturity and current yield

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1) Two years ago ABC company limited recorded a huge loss leading to bankruptcy. how is it possible that a firm announces a record breaking loss yet its stock price rises when the annoucement is made?

Explain what the market reaction will be in an efficient market if the firm announces a fully anticipated filing for bankruptcy.

2) Distinquish between coupon rate, yield to maturity and current yield

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