Essays about: "Nasdaq"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 379 essays containing the word Nasdaq.

  1. 16. Foreign Exchange Rate Derivatives and Firm Value

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Love Kalms; Maja Sterner; Lisa Sterner; [2023]
    Keywords : derivative; hedging; exchange rate exposure; firm value; Tobin’s Q; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Using Tobin’s Q as an approximation of firm value, this paper aims to examine the effect of foreign exchange rate derivatives on firm value. Risk management is viewed by many as one of the most vital aspects of corporate- and business strategy. READ MORE

  3. 17. Unveiling Value Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis of Underpricing and Long-Term Performance Among PE-Backed, VC-Backed, and Non-Backed IPOs in the Swedish Market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Markus Tingvall; Jing Ni; [2023]
    Keywords : Initial Public Offering; Private Equity; Venture Capital; Underpricing; Long-term performance;

    Abstract : This research investigates initial underpricing and subsequent long-term aftermarket performance of private equity-backed, venture capital-backed and non-backed initial public offerings (IPOs) in the Swedish market. With a sample of 401 IPOs from January 2011 to December 2021 on the Nasdaq Stockholm and Nordic Growth Market, the study delves into the distinctive firm and IPO characteristics of the three categories. READ MORE

  4. 18. Dividend announcements and the price of stocks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Markus Tyrstrup; [2023]
    Keywords : Dividend; Announcement; Abnormal Returns; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The goal of this thesis is to answer the question: Will a special cash dividend announcement from a company on NASDAQ GS create abnormal returns? This thesis will therefore find and measure abnormal returns surrounding a special cash dividend announcement. This is done by performing an event study, following the market model, consisting of 96 announcements from companies listed on the Nasdaq GS. READ MORE

  5. 19. The Impact of ESG Performance on Financial Performance : Evidence from NASDAQ Stockholm

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Pothupitiya Kankanamge Don Amila Chathuranga Silva; Hiba Hassan Bashir Siddig; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; ESG scores; ESG pillars; financial performance; ROA; Tobin s Q; good governance view; stakeholder theory; agency view; slack resource theory;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates whether environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance impacts financial performance in the Swedish market. ESG performance is measured using the overall ESG score and the three individual pillar scores (environment, social, and governance). READ MORE

  6. 20. Navigating the Storm: An examination of IPO Underpricing in 21st Century Crises

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Douglas Otterström; Rebecca Byström; [2023]
    Keywords : Initial public offering; IPO; IPO underpricing; Financial Crisis;

    Abstract : IPO underpricing is a phenomenon studied by many, with theories explaining the reason for this mispricing problem. However, there is little to no research examining how IPO underpricing reacts to different crises during the 21st century. This paper focuses on companies issuing in the US market on NYSE and NASDAQ. READ MORE