1.Based on the current shape of the U.S. Treasury yield curve, do you think that now is a good time for a financially stable company to issue bonds? Why or why not?
2.Describe the various flotation costs from issuing stock. How do those flotation costs compare to those from issuing bonds?
3.Locate a publicly traded company that has preferred stock in its capital structure. How has the company's preferred stock performed over the past year? What are the advantages and disadvantages to the corporation from having preferred stock in its capital structure?