Which of the Following Would Tend to Weaken the Semi-Strong

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would tend to weaken the Semi-Strong Efficient Market Hypothesis?

• A)There is publicly available information that Boeing Aircraft has procured a contract to build 25 planes for the Royal Australian Air Force and the price of Boeing quickly goes up.
• B)ACG,Inc.performed well for the past six months;they just lost a major distribution contract,but the price of ACG stock continues to go up with the market.
• C)Woolworth announces higher sales turnover this quarter,and the share price remains stable.
• D)Every time Muguet Company announces higher than expected earnings the stock continues to drift upward for several weeks.

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