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Cisco Systems Inc. is a large provider of networking equipment, based in Silicon Valley, California. In August 2004, it released financial results for the quarter ended July 30, 2004. Its revenues increased by 26% over the same quarter of 2003. Its net income for the quarter was $1.4 billion or 21 cents per share, a 41% increase over
the same quarter in 2003 and 5% in excess of the average analysts’
slow in selling. Furthermore, Cisco’s CEO, commenting on the quarter’s results, mentioned that the firm’s customers were becoming more cautious about spending.
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(a) What is meant by securities
(b) Is the market reaction in the case of Cisco consistent with efficiency?
Explain why or why not.
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