earnings balance of $928,000. During 2012, the firm earned $377,000 after taxes. From this amount, preferred stockholders were paid $47,000 in dividends. At year-end 2012, the firm's retained earnings totaled $1,048,000. The firm had 140,000 shares of common stock outstanding during 2012.

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Market Efficiency

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