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1. 1. From Hype to Longevity: Evaluating the Endurance of Swedish IPOs : A quantitative approach to measure the long-term performance of IPOs

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   Author : Vilhelm Carlsson; Alva Persson; Flora Kahlman; [2023]
   Keywords : Initial Public Offering IPO ; Long-term IPO Performance; Swedish Stock Market; Behavioral Finance; Asymmetric Information Theory;

   Abstract : The prospect of earning extraordinary returns drives the allure of investing in new companies through IPOs. However, this approach may be flawed due to market conditions, information asymmetry, and behavioral biases. Past research supports evidence of the long-term underperformance of IPOs compared to the market index. READ MORE

3. 2. Scandinavian Mummies : Interpreting the preservative qualities of Danish Bronze Age Mounds

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Ellinor Grönkvist; [2023]
   Keywords : Burial mounds; Bronze Age; Denmark; Preservation; Oak-log coffins; Gravhögar; Bronsålder; Danmark; Bevarande; Ekstockskistor;

   Abstract : This paper explores/investigates the circumstances around the unusual level of preservation of organic materials within certain mounds in Jutland, Denmark, as well as the scientific benefits of these findings. These mounds contain coffins made from oak-logs and within them mummies of different degree of preservation have been found. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainability-Linked Bonds: An investigation of premiums associated with sustainability-linked bonds

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Amanda Ramirez; Emil Damirov; Linda Ruiyi Huang; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability-linked bonds; Green bonds; Sustainability bonds; Sustainability premium; ESG; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Sustainable finance has become of great importance over the past years, especially due to global climate development, resulting in increased awareness among public and private sectors, and hence, more conscientious investors. In a market familiar with green bonds, Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs) emerged as a new financial instrument posing a lesser greenwashing risk and, therefore, greater potential to make a material impact. READ MORE

5. 4. Knowing Your Top Management Team - A Sustainability Success Factor?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Julia Lindblad; Miranda Ölund; [2022]
   Keywords : Top Management Teams; Demographic Characteristics; Relationships; Sustainability Performance; Upper Echelon Theory;

   Abstract : Today, there is increasing pressure on companies to conduct sustainable business if they want to survive long-term. To understand why certain companies report higher levels of sustainability performance than others, it is of interest to explore the potential role that the composition of top management teams (TMTs) plays in this matter. READ MORE

6. 5. Unexpected Inflation and the Stock Market: A revisit of a long-forgotten enigma

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

   Author : Andreas Danielsson; Jiayu Li; [2022]
   Keywords : Inflation; Unexpected inflation; Inflation hedge; Stock market; Valuation;

   Abstract : As inflation has reached 40-year highs in the U.S., there is a new opportunity to revisit the relationship between the stock market and inflation. We first develop a theoretical valuation model based on a typical S&P 500 stock to benchmark the intrinsic value change one can expect when inflation increases by one percentage point. READ MORE