1. The Martin Marotta Company increases their annual dividend by 4 percent each year. The common stock has a market price of $42.05 a share on a required return of 11 percent. What is the amount of the dividend this company just paid?
2. Suppose a client came in and asked you for some feedback about current market trends or trends pertaining to current events. What are at least three current market trends and how would you take advantage of them for your client?