The correct answer is Neutral stance
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: a. The merged firm will operate at higher capacity and may be able to reduce costs through economies of scale and perhaps learning-by-doing, which will benefit U.S. consumers.
Explanation:
A merger occurs when two companies comes together and becomes one. This is done in order to expand the recah of a company, gain a market share, and also expand into new segments.
The plausible reasons for the limited impact of the merger will be because the merger will lead to the operation at a higher capacity which will ensure that there's cost reduction through economies of scale which will be beneficial to the consumers. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
He must report 15,000 gain in his year 8 tax...........
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
The appropriate solution is "$130,000".
Explanation:
The given values are:
No. of common shares outstanding
= 50,000
Dividend per share
= $1.80
No. of preferred shares outstanding
= 8,000
Dividend per share
= $5
Now,
The total dividend on common shares will be:
=  
On substituting the values, we get
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=  
 ($)
The total dividend on preferred stock will be:
=  
On substituting the values, we get
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=  
 ($)
Hence,
The total dividend paid by company will be:
=  
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=  
 ($)
Thus the above is the correct answer.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: C. seller
Explanation:
The filing of SEC Form 144 is the responsibility of a representative of the company that wishes to sell the stock. The company can be represented by an executive officer, a director, or a recognised affiliate of the company. 
This form is filled when the restricted stock to be sold either exceeds 5,000 in number or would command a price greater than $50,000.