There are 4 parts to this question.. An investor is considering purchasing one of the following three stocks. Stock X has a market capitalization of ?$99 ?billion, pays a relatively high dividend with little increase in? earnings, and has a? P/E ratio of 1111. Stock Y has a market capitalization of ?$6464 billion but does not currently pay a dividend. Stock Y has a? P/E ratio of 3737. Stock? Z, a housing industry? company, has a market capitalization of ?$799799 million and a? P/E of 1818
a. Classify these stocks according to their market capitalizations
b. Which of the three would you classify as a growth? stock? Why?
c. Which stock would be most appropriate for an aggressive? investor?
d. Which stock would be most appropriate for someone seeking a combination of safety and? earnings?