Stock A has the following returns for various states of the economy:   State of the Economy Probability Stock A's Return Recession 10% -.30 Below Average 20% -.02 Average 40% .10 Above Average 20% .18 Boom 10% .40 Stock A's expected return is   A. 7.2%   B. 9.6%   C. 5.4%   D. 8.2%

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Stock Market Indices

Stock indexes are used to compare the price fluctuations of a group of stocks of similar companies, which are combined based on a similar industry or a particular market capitalization limit or type of market. The price comparison is based on a pre-determined standard method or indicators. These stock indexes are usually considered a base for comparison of a particular stock, and the performance of that particular company can be easily determined.