The price of a stock will decrease,ceteris paribus,for all of the following reasons except
A)There is a surplus of the stock at the current price.
B)The demand for the stock decreases.
C)The supply of the stock increases.
D)Consumer confidence increases.

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Consumer confidence increasing would suggest a positive outlook on the stock market and potentially lead to an increase in demand for stocks, which would not cause a decrease in the price of a specific stock. The other options would lead to a decrease in price due to either an oversupply or decreased demand for the stock.

The Price of a Stock Will Decrease,ceteris Paribus,for All of the Following