Multiple Choice
Assume that a firm has a steady record of paying stable dividends for years.Market analysts had expected management to increase the dividend by 7.5% in the latest quarter.However,management announced a 15% increase in the current year's dividend.The market value of the stock rose 20% on the day of the announcement.Which of the following would best explain the stock market's reaction to the announcement?
A) Expectations theory
B) Dividend Irrelevance theory
C) Residual Dividend theory
D) Agency theory
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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