The Extraordinary Run Up in Stock Prices During the Late

question 18

Multiple Choice

The extraordinary run up in stock prices during the late 1990s primarily affected

• A) energy stocks.
• B) retail stocks.
• C) pharmaceutical stocks.
• D) technology stocks.

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Farmers' Market

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Economy

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