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The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off on Sunday, February 9th in New Orleans. ...

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Being optimistic about the future may help people save more money, and the effect appears strongest among those with lower incomes, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

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For evaluating risky investments, understanding the term structure of discount rates is critical. Discount rates account for the riskiness of an investment, the time value of the money invested, an...

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UMD finance professor Russell Wermers introduces the Holding Horizon (H-H) measure, linking mutual fund managers' long-term stock holdings to superior risk-adjusted returns. The corresponding research offers insights for individual investors and retirement plans.

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Why did banks lend out less money during the Great Recession? Economists have claimed it鈥檚 because instead of lending, banks bought Treasuries, or U.S. government debt, because they鈥檙e less risky than lending to businesses and people in economically shaky times. But a researcher and onetime Wall Streeter now claims the blame lies in part with the Federal Reserve鈥檚 2008 decision to pay interest on banks鈥� excess reserves.

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As social media grows, so too does awareness of cryptocurrencies. And hearing about them online may affect people鈥檚 behavior, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

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A U.S.-based research team has unveiled how deep learning models can accurately predict Bitcoin price movements while implementing innovative trading strategies to generate staggering returns.

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A recent study by an international research team unveils the intricate relationship between ESG scores and corporate scandal risks. While companies with high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores often excel in sustainability, the financial repercussions can be more severe when scandals occur. These findings offer investors a fresh perspective for evaluating risks and returns, empowering them to make smarter decisions.

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Erin Cox, an associate Extension specialist for Family and Community Economics for Virginia Cooperative Extension, has some tips to help consumers reduce personal debt and make positive personal finance changes in the new year. Create a plan, make a budget, and stick to it. 鈥淗ealth and financial well-being go hand in hand. Don鈥檛 have a passive relationship with your finances.

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A new study from the University of Adelaide has revealed key markers that influence how commercial behaviour is perceived by courts, clarifying the line between legal and illegal conduct in commercial law.

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Firm growth drives job creation and allocation of resources. The importance of particular modes of growth, their inter-relationships, and their relation to future performance is vital for understanding how firms and industries evolve. In a new study, Jagadeesh Sivadasan, professor of business economics and public policy, provides an in-depth analysis of firm growth and offers new insights into the relative importance and impact of organic and transactional modes of growth.

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Nejat Seyhun, Jerome B. and Eileen M. York Professor of Business Administration and professor of finance, and Cindy Schipani, Merwin H. Waterman Collegiate Professor of Business Administration and professor of business law, are among the most knowledgeable scholars on insider trading. They have individually or collectively contributed to more than two dozen studies on the topic and their research has the ear of Wall Street鈥檚 watchdogs.

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Corporate investors 鈥渂uy low and rent high鈥� to populations who can least afford it. A two-year national study, led by Carol Camp Yeakey at Washington University in St. Louis, will examine the impact that corporate investors have on renters, especially marginalized communities of color, in St. Louis, Cincinnati and Atlanta.

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Startups that moved internationally raised an average of $60 million, compared with $20 million raised by stationary companies, and they averaged 17% more investors. Their chances of a successful exit 鈥� launching an initial public offering, undergoing a merger or being acquired by another company, all of which allow their founders and investors to cash in 鈥� were 67% higher.

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Announced in October 2023, Michigan Ross and the Financial Times are partnering on a monthly poll to track how American voters perceive financial and economic issues in the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential election. The poll will run for 12 months leading up to the election.

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With the rise in machine learning applications and artificial intelligence, it's no wonder that more and more scientists and researchers are turning to supercomputers. Supercomputers are commonly used for making predictions with advanced modeling and simulations. This can be applied to climate research, weather forecasting, genomic sequencing, space exploration, aviation engineering and more.

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