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February 15, 2021
Correcting the Course of Factor Models
Researchers have struggled with using characteristics-based factor models to summarize cross-sections of stock returns. Homing in on a few characteristics was seen as a potential solution. But new Maryland Smith research has other ideas.
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Correcting the Course of Factor Models
February 10, 2021
What’s Next, After the GameStop Frenzy?
As the GameStop trading frenzy died down, a question arose: “What does all this mean for retail and institutional investors?”
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What’s Next, After the GameStop Frenzy?
February 5, 2021
How Corporate Taxes Benefit the Greater Good
New research shows how to best design corporate taxes and subsidies to spur companies to innovate in ways to have the greatest social impact.
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How Corporate Taxes Benefit the Greater Good
January 28, 2021
What's Up With GameStop?
Few would have guessed that GameStop would be Wall Street’s most eye-popping stock to watch. Our experts explain the frenzy.
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What's Up With GameStop?
January 13, 2021
Why Did Stocks Surge After the Capitol Violence?
Markets abhor uncertainty. So why were investors buying stocks after a day of violence and chaos at the U.S. Capitol?
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Why Did Stocks Surge After the Capitol Violence?
January 8, 2021
Are Your Colleagues Influencing Your Investment Decisions?
When and how employees choose to participate their company's employee stock purchase plans might depend on what their colleagues do.
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Are Your Colleagues Influencing Your Investment Decisions?
January 6, 2021
Q&A: What’s Next, After Europe’s Deal With China?
The European Union and China have a new trade deal. What are the impliations of the agreement, including for the United States?
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Q&A: What’s Next, After Europe’s Deal With China?
December 17, 2020
Why it Takes More Than Just Good Timing to Succeed in the Market
Some traders time the market, others look for signs to get the most bang for their buck. But what’s the best method? Both, says new research.
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Why it Takes More Than Just Good Timing to Succeed in the Market
December 17, 2020
Getting to the Bottom of Discount Rate Variation
New research is important for understanding which economic forces might move expected stock returns in the first place.
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Getting to the Bottom of Discount Rate Variation
December 13, 2020
16 Stocks To Watch in 2021
Maryland Smith’s David Kass has made his list and checked it twice. And he’s adding a few new stocks to his expanded semi-annual 'nice' list of 16 stocks to watch.
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16 Stocks To Watch in 2021