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By This Measure, Americans Are Not Addicted to Debt and U.S. Stocks Should Do Fine
Economics and finance Professor Alan Taylor explains his research findings that run contrary to the belief that debt is at dangerously high levels.
Ken Fisher Feels Backlash of Sexist Comments
Outcry over Ken Fisher’s inappropriate comments prompted a formal apology and a loss of investments. Professor Brad Barber shares why there are so few women in finance and what can be done to adjust that trend.
Danger When Alumnus of a Firm’s Audit Firm Sits on Audit Committee?
Assistant Professor Paul Wong and his co-researchers discuss the implications of a former partner of a Big-Four accountancy sitting on the audit committee of the member’s former company.
Audit Quality Improves When Former Partners Sit on Audit Committee
Counter to a widespread impression that audit quality diminishes when a former partner sits on the audit committee, audit quality actually goes up, Assistant Professor Paul Wong and his co-researchers discover.
Audit Committees Not Compromised by Audit Firm Alumni, Says Study
Audit committees that include a former partner from the firm that audits their company can still retain their independence and have high-quality audits, according to a new study from Assistant Professor Paul Wong and his co-researchers.
Extreme Heat Impacts Firms’ Stock Value
First study to quantify the impact of physical climate risk on corporate market values
Professor Paul Griffin shares new research on the market value risk following episodes of extremely hot weather, especially for small firms in the South and Southeast.
Climate change is making business and investors sweat.
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Alum Playing the Long Game: Status Check
Entrepreneur Mark Otero MBA 07, who sold his video game firm to Electronic Arts for $35 mil., has launched a new hedge fund, Alice Capital, which is outperforming the S&P Index.
Alum Playing the Long Game: Status Check
Entrepreneur Mark Otero MBA 07, who sold his video game firm to Electronic Arts for $35 mil., has launched a new hedge fund, Alice Capital, which is outperforming the S&P Index.
Aging with Dignity
On this podcast hosted by Frank Zaccari, past Big Bang! Business Competition contestants Cerecell and Caregivers Pathway Inc. discuss their contributions towards helping seniors who are experiencing some of the challenges associated with aging.
Researchers Jump into Department of Energy ‘Shark Tank’
The National Lab Accelerator Pitch event at the UC Davis campus in San Ramon featured researchers pitching their technologies with high potential to move from lab to market and make a significant impact.
Beware: You Might Not Be Buying the Stock You Think You Are
A new study highlights similar or confusing stock symbols, which leads to widespread confusion for investors. Professor Brad Barber says companies can be connected in others ways some might not fully understand.
Beware: You Might Not Be Buying the Stock You Think You Are
A new study highlights similar or confusing stock symbols, which leads to widespread confusion for investors. Professor Brad Barber says companies can be connected in others ways some might not fully understand.