Overly Optimistic Statements by Executives Are

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Multiple Choice

Overly optimistic statements by executives are:

• A) occasionally the grounds for private suits seeking damages based on a claim of securities fraud
• B) rarely the cause of private suits for damages based on a claim of securities fraud
• C) one of the most common grounds for private suits seeking damages based on a claim of securities fraud
• D) encouraged by stock brokers
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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