Which of the following were likely causes of the stock market crash in 1929?

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The stock market crash of 1929 was influenced by a combination of factors, including buying stocks on margin (A), which allowed people to borrow money to buy stocks, contributing to speculative bubble. The sudden disappearance of buyers (B) led to a rapid decline in stock prices. The realization that stocks were overpriced relative to their earnings (C) made investors sell their holdings, contributing to the crash. The absence of effective securities trading regulations (D) meant there were few safeguards against risky financial practices, exacerbating the crash's impact.

Which of the Following Were Likely Causes of the Stock