Two weeks ago, Jensen’s declared a dividend of $1.34 a share. The ex-dividend date is tomorrow. All else constant, which one of the following is the best estimate of Jensen’s opening stock price tomorrow?
$1.34 lower than today's closing price
Today's closing price minus an amount approximately equal to the aftertax value of the dividend
The same as today's closing price since the dividend is expected
$1.34 higher than today's closing price
Today's closing price plus an amount approximately equal to the aftertax value of the dividend