Consider the two $($exocess return$)$ index$-$model regression results for stocks A and $B.$ The risk$-$free rate ower the period was $6\%,$ and the

market's average return was $14\%.$ Performance is measured using an index model regression on excess returns.

Required:

a$.$ Calculate the following statistics, for each stock: $($Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to $4$ decimal

pleces.$)$

b$.$ Which stock is the best cholce under the following circumstances?