Based upon the Learning Activities in Topic 2, the optimal capital structure is governed by a variety of factors, including taxes and the costs of financial distress. Compare and contrast the capital...

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Based upon the Learning Activities in Topic 2, the optimal capital structure is governed by a variety of factors, including taxes and the costs of financial distress. Compare and contrast the capital structure of JP Morgan Chase with one other non-banking member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) using at least five different factors described in Topic 2. Based upon the Learning Activities in Topic 3, why do some firms pay no dividends while others consistently pay dividends? In other words, what are the primary drivers behind the dividend decision? Based upon the last video in Topic 3, how will the market generally interpret a dividend cut combined with a stock repurchase? Video The Dividend Decision, James Tompkins - YouTube