Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of a Risk

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of a risk associated with stock ownership?

A) The stock paid a regular quarterly dividend.
B) The firm's net income decreased by 4 percent for the quarter, as had been expected.
C) One of the firm's patent applications was unexpectedly rejected.
D) The firm's cost of debt increased as the result of an expected tax cut.
E) The firm's production costs increased in line with previous years.