In stock valuation, what should be the effect of an increase in he retention ratio? A rise in next period dividend, a rise in dividend growth, and increase in stock price. a None of the above. A fall in next period dividend, a rise in dividend growth, and increase in stock price. a A fall in next period dividends, a fall in dividend growth, and a fall in stock price. Which of the following concepts do not influence the impact of cannibalization on NPV? ho Non of the above Ability to quantify it. Competition. Monopoly All of the above. Which of the following is not one of the qualities which makes debt attractive to firms? The required return on debt is lower because, from the lender's point of view, debt is less risky than equity. It reduces the dollar amount of corporate tax payable to the government. taxable profit. Debt interest only gets paid when the company is making a profit. The cost of debt is generally less than the cost of equity, hence can lower the overall cost of capital for a firm. a