1. How can corporations manage how surprises in business news impact their stock prices? Provide real-life examples that support your position.
2. Internal Growth Rate Leash N Collar reported a profit margin of 8.8%, total asset turnover ratio of 2.3 times, debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83 times, net income of $480,000, and dividends paid to common stockholders of $280,000. The firm has no preferred stock outstanding.
3. What is Leash N Collar's internal growth rate? (Do not round intermediate steps.)
A) 9.21%
B) 9.6491%
C) 3.9407%
D) 10.3636%