A had no effect on the level of prices in the US stock markets
B were a complete surprise to analysts who followed the stocks of the companies involved as they were issuing positive recommendations of the securities to their clients
C brought out the fact that brokerage firms were promoting stocks to earn hefty fees for underwriting new security issues
D were of such a small magnitude that the government did not feel it was warranted to prosecute the companies and their officers that were involved
E have been dismissed as falling within the latitude of judgment for applying GAAP rules