Which of the Following Tends to Signal That Stock Prices

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tends to signal that stock prices are likely to rise in the future?
I. Employment increases after several months of recession.
II. Interest rates are low compared to the recent past.
III. Major market indexes have just reached record highs.
IV. Housing starts increase after several months of decline.

• A) I and II only
• B) II and III only
• C) I, II and IV only
• D) I, II, III and IV

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Definitions:

Ultimate Consumer

The final buyer who purchases products or services for personal use, not for resale.

Organizational Buyer

Refers to entities such as companies, governments, and institutions that purchase goods and services for use in the production of other products and services or for resale.

Marketing Concept

A philosophy that firms should analyze the needs of their customers and then make decisions to satisfy those needs, better than the competition.

Marketing Program

An organized, comprehensive plan that outlines the advertising, sales, and marketing efforts for a specific period of time, with the goal of achieving identified business objectives.