The weak form of the efficient$-$market hypothesis asserts that $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$ Question $3$ options: a$)$ stock prices do not rapidly adjust to new information contained in past prices or past data. b$)$ future changes in stock prices cannot be predicted from past prices. c$)$ technical analysts are expected to outperform the market if they find a good trading strategy. d$)$ stock market is going to be weak in the following year