Which of the Following Would Violate the Efficient Market Hypothesis

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would violate the efficient market hypothesis?

• A)Intel has consistently generated large profits for years.
• B)Prices for shares before share splits show on average consistently positive abnormal returns.
• C)Earning abnormal returns after a firm announces surprise earnings.
• D)High earnings growth shares fail to generate higher returns for investors than low earnings growth shares.

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