Which of the following describe the reason(s) why maximization of intrinsic stock value benefits society? check all that apply. most investors prefer companies that can raise prices beyond reasonable levels. successful companies higher more employees. stock price maximization requires efficient, low-cost businesses. successful companies can avoid raising external funds in the financial markets.

Computing depreciation, net book value, and gain or loss on asset sale lynch company owns and operates a delivery van that originally cost $46,400. lynch has recorded straight-line depreciation on the van for four years, calculated assuming a $5,000 expected salvage value at the end of its estimated six-year useful life. depreciation was last recorded at the end of the fourth year, at which time lynch disposes of this van. compute the net bookvalue of the van on the disposal date.

Astock with a beta of 0.6 has an expected rate of return of 13%. if the market return this year turns out to be 10 percentage points below expectations, what is your best guess as to the rate of return on the stock? (do not round intermediate calculations. enter your answer as a percent rounded to 1 decimal place.)

Zoe would like to be able to save for night courses at the local college. which of these would be a good way for zoe to make more money available for savings without dramatically changing her budget? economía