单选题 Jason, CFA, works for a regional brokerage firm. He estimates that RHG company will increase its dividend by $1.50 a share during the next year. He realizes that this increase is contingent on pending legislation that would, if enacted, give RHG a substantial tax break. The U.S. representative for RHG's home district has told Jason, that, although she is lobbying hard for the bill and prospects for passage look good, Congress's concern over the federal deficit could cause the tax bill to be voted down. RHG has not made any statements regarding a change in dividend policy. Jason writes in his research, "We expect RHG's stock price to rise by at least $8.00 a share by the end of the year. Because the dividend will increase by $1.50 a share, the stock price gain will be fueled, in large part, by the increase in the dividend. Investors buying the stock at the current time should expect to realize a total return of at least 15 percent on the stock." According to Standards:

• A. Jason violated the Standards because he failed to separate opinion from fact.
• B. Jason violated the Standards because he used material inside information.
• C. Jason did not violate the Standards.