Data for XYZ Corporation is shown below. Now XYZ acquires some risky assets that cause its beta to increase by 30%. In addition, expected inflation increases by 2.00%. What is the stock's new required rate of return? Hint: Use the Capital Asset Pricing model equation. Briefly discuss.
Initial Beta 1.00
Initial required return (rs) 10.20%
The market risk premium, RPM 6.00%
Percentage increase in beta 30.00%
Increase in inflation premium, IP 2.00%