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Securities fraud action, co. inflated value of stock due to misrepresentations.  Stock lost value after co. announced earnings were lower than expected.  Shareholders claim dismissed.

H - They didn't show cause - that the misrepresentations caused their loss in value.  Not a heightened pleading requirement, but a simple 8(a)(2) deficiency - no relief can be granted if no cause.