Which of the following securities has the highest priority with regard to the distribution of both earnings and proceeds from the liquidation of assets of a firm?

A. Corporate bonds
B. Preferred stock
C. Common stock
D. American depository receipts (ADRs)
E. Foreign stocks


Answer: A

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