Assume that you are a firm that is considering suspending dividends, to redirect cash to much needed investment projects that potentially could generate significant profits for the company in future years. Which of the following market reactions would you most expect to see to your announcement of a dividend suspension (accompanied by an explanation of the investments that you plan to take with the cash)?
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