The __________ hypnotized by Enron's success missed a critical wake-up call with the Skilling resignation.

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The financial press refers to journalists and media outlets reporting on the financial world, and they would have had the opportunity to investigate and report on any potential issues with Enron's leadership or accounting practices. However, they may have been too enamored with Enron's success to ask hard questions, and the resignation of Skilling should have been a red flag to them but they failed to recognize its significance. The other options (A, C, D) are also possible candidates for the answer, but the phrase "hypnotized by Enron's success" suggests a group that was perhaps too invested in Enron's success to see warning signs or ask tough questions, and the financial press fits this description well.

The __________ Hypnotized by Enron's Success Missed a Critical Wake-Up