Essays about: "stock markets"

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  1. 6. Examining the Effects of Economic Crises on Firm Leverage: Insights from Financial Institutions and Information Technology Companies Listed on the Swedish Stock Markets

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Nordlund; Vlad David; [2023-09-01]
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    Abstract : Numerous studies have examined factors influencing a company's capital structure, but most focus on non-financial firms and neglect the distinct characteristics of financial institutions. Furthermore, little research exists on the Swedish financial and information technology markets despite their special market conditions, important global position and unique capital structures of their belonging companies. READ MORE

  2. 7. Examining the Impact of Football Tournaments on Equity Markets: An Analysis of Market Anomalies, Market Dynamics and Investor sentiment

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    Author : Oskar Edgren; Josef Johansson; [2023-07-06]
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    Abstract : This paper investigates whether two international football tournaments have an effect on the performance of four major stock markets during the event period. Some previous literature suggest that the NYSE index tended to fall during every World Cup between 1950 and 2007 due to negative investor sentiment associated with losing and being knocked out of the tournament. READ MORE

  3. 8. Navigating the IPO Landscape - The Influence of Stock Exchange Regulations on IPO Underpricing in Sweden

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    Author : Alec Hoff; Andreas von Essen; [2023-07-06]
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    Abstract : The study explores the phenomenon of IPO underpricing in the Swedish market, specifically the impact of stock exchange regulations on the first-day abnormal return of IPOs. The paper analyzes data from 2018 to 2022 and compares the first-day abnormal returns of IPOs listed on regulated markets with those listed on unregulated exchanges. READ MORE

  4. 9. The Impact of Share Repurchases on Stock Liquidity During Market Distress

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Björn Landelius; Kasper Lindqvist; [2023-07-04]
    Keywords : Share repurchase; Stock liquidity; Market distress; Information asymmetry; Competing market;

    Abstract : Since stock repurchases were first introduced in the late 1960 its growth has been significant. This has led to increasing interest among researchers regarding the motives behind them and their post-effects. While stock repurchase research is extensive, the focus on the effect of stock repurchases on liquidity is limited. READ MORE

  5. 10. Analyst Recommendations and Stock Returns Evaluating the performance of Nordic markets based on analyst consensus recommendations, and the impact of MiFID II

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    Author : Carl Wallquist; Endrit Zymeri; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Stock recommendations; analyst performance; portfolio construction; rebalancing; regulation MiFID II; trading strategies;

    Abstract : This study evaluates the performance of equity analysts who cover publicly traded stocks in the Nordic markets. To assess their performance, we employ a method that involves creating daily rebalanced portfolios based on the consensus recommendation for each covered company over four years. READ MORE