This question is an opinion so pick which one you think is the most important then explain why. Hope this helps.
The systematic control and direction...
Answer: Inflation
Explanation:
Time series data are refer to those taken over a period of years with a minimum of four years being satisfactory. The data shown will have variations that fall under four major components being;
- Trend - Data that moves in a predictable fashion and so can be used to predict future behavior.
- Cycles - The variation here follows the business cycle or its own.
- Random Variables - Cannot be predicted.
- Seasonal - These follow a chronological pattern.
Only Inflation does not fall here.
Answer:
$21.37
Explanation:
g = -5.4%
D0 = $3.93
D1 = D0 (1+g)
D1 = 3.93*(1-0.054)
D1 = 3.93*0.946
D1 = 3.71778
Investors require a return (ke) of 12%
P0 = D1/(ke - g)
P0 = 3.71778 / (12% - (-5.4%)
P0 = 3.71778 / (12% + 5.4%)
P0 = 3.71778 / 17.4%
P0 = 3.71778 / 0.174
P0 = 21.3665517
P0 = $21.37
So, the expected price of the stock next year is $21.37.