An investment banker agrees to underwrite an issue of 10 million shares of stock for TWResearch, Inc. on a firm commitment basis. The investment banker pays $10.50 per share to TWResearch, Inc. for the 10 million shares of stock. It then sells those shares to the public for $11.20 per share. What is the profit (loss) to the investment banker? a. Profit of $1,000,000. b. Profit of $2,000,000. c. Profit of $7,000,000. d. Loss of $7,500,000. e. Loss of $1,000,000.

c. Profit of $7,000,000

Explanation:

the profit will be the difference between revenues and cost In this ase, the amount recieved for the shares and the actual amount paid for them.

we receive 12.5 and we paid each one for 10.50:

11.20 - 10.5 = 70 cents per share

we multiply this by the 10,000,000 shares issued and we get a total of:

7,000,000 gain on sale of bonds to company X

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.