In an Efficient Market,the Price of a Security Will

question 44

Multiple Choice

In an efficient market,the price of a security will:

• A) always rise immediately upon the release of new information with no further price adjustments related to that information.
• B) react to new information over a two-day period after which time no further price adjustments related to that information will occur.
• C) rise sharply when new information is first released and then decline to a new stable level by the following day.
• D) react immediately to new information with no further price adjustments related to that information.
• E) be slow to react for the first few hours after new information is released allowing time for that information to be reviewed and analyzed.

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Definitions:

Divisional Operating Income

The earnings generated from the operations of a specific division within a company, excluding costs and income from other divisions or corporate activities.

Investment Turnover

A ratio that measures the efficiency of a company in using its investments to generate sales or revenue.

Operating Income

The income generated from the primary activities of a company, before subtracting any interest and tax expenses.

Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, representing the proportion of sales that turns into profit.