Which of the Following Is True Regarding Earnings Estimates

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding earnings estimates?

• A)management at most firms will update estimates monthly
• B)analysts typically rely on the estimates provided by management
• C)some firms have chosen not to provide estimates of earnings
• D)most analysts arrive at similar estimates of earnings

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