The basic motivation of security analysis is to
a. investors identify mispriced stocks.
b. identify securities whose intrinsic values are at or near their market values.
c. identify the best times to buy and sell securities.
d. contribute to the efficiency of securities markets.

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.

Why do you think the federal government commits so much time and so many resources to supporting small businesses when they make less of a contribution to the overall economy than large corporations?

Global tek plans on increasing its annual dividend by 15 percent a year for the next four years and then decreasing the growth rate to 2.5 percent per year. the company just paid its annual dividend in the amount of $.20 per share. what is the current value of one share of this stock if the required rate of return is 17.4 percent? $1.82 $218 $2.03 $2.71 $3.05