Companies That Fail to Meet Analysts' Earnings Expectations

question 28

Multiple Choice

Companies that fail to meet analysts' earnings expectations

• A)are often rewarded by investors.
• B)are often penalized by investors.
• C)have had no consequences to the companies.
• D)are forced into reorganization.

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