An Investor in Apple Is Worried the Latest Management Earnings

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Short Answer

An investor in Apple is worried the latest management earnings forecast is too aggressive and the company will fall short. His favorite analyst that covers Apple is going to release his report on Apple the week before the earnings announcement. Report stands for the analyst's report, and Forecast stands for the earnings announcement. What is the probability the earnings announcement is below the forecast?

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