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1. 1. Profitability Prediction Using Macroeconomic Forecasts: The Informativeness of GDP Growth Expectations and Geographic Segment Disclosures

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Gustav Hall; Valter Lindhagen; [2021]
   Keywords : Profitability prediction; Out-of-sample; Return on net operating assets; Macro to micro; Geographic segments;

   Abstract : Many firms today have an international footprint which means that they are exposed to different macroeconomic environments across the world. This Master Thesis investigates the usefulness of macroeconomic forecasts for the prediction of firm profitability. READ MORE

3. 2. Does earnings response following CEO turnovers depend on successor origin?: A study on post-turnover earnings response coefficients in North America

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Valter Lindhagen; Johan Luhr; [2019]
   Keywords : CEO turnover; CEO succession; Earnings response coefficient; ERC; Unexpected earnings;

   Abstract : A change in CEO represents a significant event in the life of a firm and can have a large impact on its subsequent direction and performance. This study investigates the effect of CEO turnover on the stock market's response to earnings announcements. READ MORE