Several years ago, an investor purchased 100 shares of XYZ stock at $50 per share. XYZ is now trading at $90. Although the investor is still bullish on the stock, there is a concern that there might be a retreat after the next earnings report is released. Which of the following options strategies would provide some downside protection at no cost to the investor? A) Write an XYZ 90 call
B) Buy an XYZ 90 call
C) Write an XYZ 90 put
D) Buy an XYZ 90 put

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?

Capital financial corporation will lend 90 percent against account balances that have averaged 30 days or less; 80 percent for account balances between 31 and 40 days; and 70 percent for account balances between 41 and 45 days. customers that take over 45 days to pay their bills are not considered acceptable accounts for a loan. the current prime rate is 16.50 percent, and capital charges 3.50 percent over prime to charming as its annual loan rate. a. determine the maximum loan for which charming paper company could qualify.

Bandar industries berhad of malaysia manufactures sporting equipment. one of the company’s products, a football helmet for the north american market, requires a special plastic. during the quarter ending june 30, the company manufactured 35,000 helmets, using 22,500 kilograms of plastic. the plastic cost the company $171,000. according to the standard cost card, each helmet should require 0.6 kilograms of plastic, at a cost of $8 per kilogram. 1. what is the standard quantity of kilograms of plastic (sq) that is allowed to make 35,000 helmets? 2. what is the standard materials cost allowed (sq x sp) to make 35,000 helmets? 3. what is the materials spending variance? 4. what is the materials price variance and the materials quantity variance?