A company announces that its earnings have increased 50 percent over the previous year, which matches analysts

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A company announces that its earnings have increased 50 percent over the previous year, which matches analysts’ expectations. What is the likely effect on the stock price?

a. The stock price will increase.

b. The stock price will decrease.

c. The stock price will rise and then fall after an overreaction.

d. The stock price will not be affected.

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Fundamentals Of Investments Valuation And Management

ISBN: 9781266824012

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Authors: Bradford Jordan, Thomas Miller, Steve Dolvin

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