The following information is available for Bradshaw Corporation and Newell Corporation: Based on this information, which of the following is suggested by the earnings per share calculations (rounded to two decimals) and the information given?
A) There is lower performance in 2013 than in 2014 for Newell Corporation.
B) There is higher performance in 2013 than in 2014 for Newell Corporation.
C) There are fewer earnings available to Newell's common stockholders in 2014 than in 2013.
D) There is a decrease in preferred shares of stock in 2014 as compared with 2013.

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The following information is available for Bradshaw Corporation and Newell Corporation:  Based on this information, which of the following is suggested by the earnings per share calculations (rounded to two decimals) and the information given?
A) There is lower performance in 2013 than in 2014 for Newell Corporation. 
B) There is higher performance in 2013 than in 2014 for Newell Corporation. 
C) There are fewer earnings available to Newell's common stockholders in 2014 than in 2013. 
D) There is a decrease in preferred shares of stock in 2014 as compared with 2013.

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The Answer of The following information is available for Bradshaw Corporation and Newell Corporation:  Based on this information, which of the following is suggested by the earnings per share calculations (rounded to two decimals) and the information given?
A) There is lower performance in 2013 than in 2014 for Newell Corporation. 
B) There is higher performance in 2013 than in 2014 for Newell Corporation. 
C) There are fewer earnings available to Newell's common stockholders in 2014 than in 2013. 
D) There is a decrease in preferred shares of stock in 2014 as compared with 2013.

The Following Information Is Available for Bradshaw Corporation and Newell