Which One of the Following Items Is Most Apt to Be

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following items is most apt to be considered material nonpublic information? Assume that none of this information is known publicly.

A) Barbara knows that Sue, an accounting clerk, is planning on resigning on Friday.
B) Linda knows a new receptionist has just been hired.
C) Wendy knows that her firm's net income is continuing to increase at a steady rate.
D) Tracy knows her employer just received patent approval on a key new product.
E) Maria is the chief financial officer and knows the firm intends to maintain its current dividend policy.