Most of the Stock Price Response to a Corporate Earnings

question 26

Multiple Choice

Most of the stock price response to a corporate earnings or dividend announcement occurs within ________.

• A) about 30 seconds
• B) about 10 minutes
• C) 6 months
• D) 2 years

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