When a company reports financial numbers thatare lower than expected, generallya. the company’s stock value will increase.b. the company’s stock value will decrease.c. the company will restate its earnings amount.d. the stockholders’ will immediately ask for anaudit.e. the corporate officers will resign and newofficers will be appointed.

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