Essays about: "upswings"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word upswings.

1. 1. The Satanic Panic of the Warrens – ”The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” and the Satanic Cult Horror Film

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Filmvetenskap

   Author : Robert Wettersten; [2022]
   Keywords : Horror film; Satanism; Satanic Panic; The Conjuring; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the Satanic cult in horror film – historically and in contemporary horror films. A quantitative analysis of horror films with themes of Satanism and Satanic cults is presented, in which three particular upswings in the themes are seen – one in the 1970s, one in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as one from the mid 2010s and onwards. READ MORE

3. 2. Diversification Attributes of Dutch REITs During Recessions:Return, Standard Deviation and Liquidity Characteristics

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Tom Bergstrom; Patrik Carlsson; [2020]
   Keywords : REITs; Netherlands; Real Estate; Mixed-Asset Portfolio; Liquidity; Performance; Diversification; REITs; Nederländerna; Fastigheter; Investeringsportfölj; Likviditet; Diversifikation;

   Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to determine the performance of Dutch REITs and liquidity aspects during recessions and economic upswings as well as correlation with other asset classes to gain further knowledge in the field ofreal estate investment and asset performance during certain time periods. This is achieved through a quantitative analysis of historical daily returns, standard deviation and transaction volume of shares regarding REITs and other assets that usually pertain to an investor’s portfolio. READ MORE

4. 3. Banks' Customers Satisfaction and Stock's Returns : Banking Sector - Sweden, Norway, Denmark

   University essay from IHH, Economics, Finance and Statistics

   Author : Nikoletta Konstantopoulou; [2012]
   Keywords : customers satisfaction; systematic risk; stock s returns; upswings; downswings;

   Abstract : Theoretical studies posit that marketing strategies increases customers’ satisfaction and loyalty and decreases the systematic risk of the company’s stock. Many variables such as size, book-to-market and others, which have no special standing in asset-pricing theory, show reli-able power to explain the cross-section of expected stock’s returns. READ MORE

5. 4. Is there a relationship between executive compensation and company performance? - A study of the four Swedish major banks

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Martin Konkell; Lucas Örn; [2009-11-19T10:01:08Z]
   Keywords : Compensation; Remuneration; Incentive program; CEO; Chairman of the Board; Banks; ;

   Abstract : Background & Problem: Executive compensation has for a long time been a topic of a heated debate, and the public criticism has further intensified as a consequence of all corporate governance scandals that have been revealed in media lately. The emergence of the discussion has its foundation in the fact that companies are under-performing and share prices are trailing simultaneously as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) receive higher compensations despite the prevailing economic crisis. READ MORE

6. 5. Credit Ratings in the Private Equity Industry: A Study of Timing Effects and Impact of Private Equity Sponsor Ownership on Credit Ratings

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Sigrid Holmberg; Björn Nilsson; [2009]
   Keywords : Private equity; credit rating; financial strategies; reputation; timing;

   Abstract : This paper provides insight into the credit rating agencies’ methodology for rating the senior debt used to finance leverage buy-out transactions. In particular, the study focuses on examining if the initial credit ratings of leverage buy-out are influenced by the financial strategies and reputation of the private equity sponsor managing the deal. READ MORE