A firm pays social media influencers to covertly promote stocks it owns without disclosure. This is:

1. AIllegal stock promotion and market manipulation✓ Correct answer
2. BA permitted advertising practice
3. CAllowed if influencers have disclaimers
4. DAcceptable under Regulation A+

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