ecent research has identified a pattern where stocks with names beginning with the letter $\text{'}$A$\text{'}$ consistently outperform the market. Which of the following statements best aligns with the Efficient Market Hypothesis $($EMH$)$ in response to this finding?

A$.$

This pattern proves that markets are inefficient, and investors should immediately adopt a strategy of buying $\text{'}$A$\text{'}$ stocks.

B$.$

The EMH predicts that such patterns will regularly occur in efficient markets, providing opportunities for consistent above$-$market returns.

C$.$

This anomaly likely results from data mining or methodological biases, and would disappear under further scrutiny or attempts to exploit it$.$

D$.$

The EMH must be rejected as it cannot explain such a clear and persistent anomaly in the market.