Last Week, Newtown Plastics Announced That It Had Developed a New

question 64

Multiple Choice

Last week, Newtown Plastics announced that it had developed a new plastic container that is stronger and more durable, yet easier to recycle. In response to this announcement, the firm's stock price rose from $21 a share to a high of $27 a share and has remained at that level. This is an example of a(n) :

• A)overreaction and correction.
• B)post-activity reaction.
• C)delayed reaction.
• D)pre-activity action.
• E)efficient market reaction.

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