Corporate Finance (4th Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance) - Standalone book
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Author: Jonathan Berk, Peter DeMarzo
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Chapter 20, Problem 23P
You are watching the option quotes for your favorite stock, when suddenly there is a news announcement. Explain what type of news would lead to the following effects:
- a. Call prices increase, and put prices fall.
- b. Call prices fall, and put prices increase.
- c. Both call and put prices increase.
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Corporate Finance (4th Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance) - Standalone book
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