FUND.OF CORPORATE FINANCE(LL)
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Author: Ross
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Chapter 17, Problem 6CRCT
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C Company temporarily suspends the payment due to cash flow crush and because of this, the stock price changes from $28.50 to $25.
To discuss: The interpretation on the changes in stock price.
Introduction:
The stock price is the price of a single share. When the company performs poorly due to any circumstances, it will affect the stock price and the future expected dividend.
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