Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Analyst Recommendations

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason analyst recommendations are often more optimistic than warranted by an objective analysis of the facts?

A) Many analysts fail to grasp the gravity of the problems facing a company.
B) Sell recommendations generate lower commissions than buy recommendations.
C) The firms for which analysts work may have lucrative investment banking relationships with the firm.
D) Analysts are often pressured by their superiors to overlook negative information.