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Question 1.A.4: Try to identify four factors that may influence the price of...

Try to identify four factors that may influence the price of a share but which are beyond the control of the directors.

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These may include:

\bullet  changes in interest rates
\bullet changes in taxation policy
\bullet economic recession
\bullet changes in legislation affecting the industry
\bullet a takeover bid.

You may have thought of others.

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