Stocks Intermediate:
Value Stocks
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1.
Of the following, the most likely external factor to trigger an expected turnaround in a value stocks performance is that _______.
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Interest rates are about to rise
A combination of economic factors forecasts a general economic downturn
New, stringent clean-air requirements that will affect the companys emissions procedures are announced
A respected economic forecaster predicts a boom in the companys industry
A respected economic forecaster predicts a boom in the companys industry. This would almost certainly benefit the company.
2.
A stock issued by a company with a large debt load is likely to be a value stock.
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True
False
False. A stock issued by a company with a large debt load may lack the resources to increase future earnings.
3.
Which of the following is the least likely internal factor to trigger a rise in the price of a value stock?
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A new president restructures the executive management team.
Production employees strike for higher wages.
The board of directors announces the sale of an unprofitable subsidiary.
The company announces a new plant opening.
Production employees strike for higher wages. Unless this problem can be solved quickly, it may threaten the companys prospects for growth.
4.
Stock from which of the following companies is most likely to be undervalued and might warrant additional research?
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A company that has undergone a prolonged decline
A company that has performed below average in its industry for several years
A company that has just reported its first drop in annual earnings in a decade
A company that is a strong performer in a prevailing bear market
A company that has just reported its first drop in annual earnings in a decade. The decline may be temporary.
5.
Which of the following is an example of a cyclical industry?
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Chemicals
Insurance
Pharmaceuticals
Food
Chemicals. The chemical industry tends to respond quickly to changes in the economy as a whole.
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