Jupiter Bank decides to invest in trading securities in order to take advantage of short-term gains. The bank purchased the following securities for the year 2020. Jan. 15, 2020 Purchased 1,000 shares of Corbin Company common stock for $89 per share. May 23, 2020 Purchased 1500 shares of Petro Company common stock for $75 per share. At the end of 2020, Corbin Company's common stock was trading on the market at $93 per share, and Petro's common stock had a market price of $70 per share. Required: 1. Prepare joumal entries to record the preceding information. 2. What is the unrealized holding gain or loss and where is it reported on the 2020 financial statements? Enter your answer as positive amount.

Jupiter Bank decides to invest in trading securities in order to take advantage of short-term gains. The bank purchased the following securities for the year 2020. Jan. 15, 2020 Purchased 1,000 shares of Corbin Company common stock for $89 per share. May 23, 2020 Purchased 1500 shares of Petro Company common stock for $75 per share. At the end of 2020, Corbin Company's common stock was trading on the market at $93 per share, and Petro's common stock had a market price of $70 per share. Required: 1. Prepare joumal entries to record the preceding information. 2. What is the unrealized holding gain or loss and where is it reported on the 2020 financial statements? Enter your answer as positive amount.

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