Suppose the 8-year spot interest rate is 8 percent and the 4-year spot rate is 7 percent. The forecasted 2-year rate four years from now is 6.25 percent. What is the implied forward rate on a 2-year bond originating 6 years from now? {HINT: Under the expectations hypothesis, in equilibrium an investor with an 8-year holding period will be indifferent between investing in an 8-year bond or a combination of securities over the same period.}

Tl & co. is following a related-linked diversification strategy, and soar inc. is following a related-constrained diversification strategy. how do the two firms differ from each other? a. soar inc. generates 70 percent of its revenues from its primary business, while tl & co. generates only 10 percent of its revenues from its primary business. b. soar inc. pursues a backward diversification strategy, while tl & co. pursues a forward diversification strategy. c. tl & co. will share fewer common competencies and resources between its various businesses when compared to soar inc. d. tl & co. pursues a differentiation strategy, and soar inc. pursues a cost-leadership strategy, to gain a competitive advantage.