Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of an Announcement

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of an announcement that is most apt to result in an unexpected return?

• A)A news bulletin that the anticipated layoffs by a firm will occur as expected on December 1
• B)Announcement that the CFO of the firm is retiring June 1 as previously announced
• C)Announcement that a firm will continue its practice of paying a $3 a share annual dividend
• D)Statement by a firm that it has just discovered a manufacturing defect and is recalling its product
• E)The verification by senior management that the firm is being acquired as had been rumored

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