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The lifeblood of a business school is its faculty, and at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business our faculty members are inspiring, supportive and world-class. We are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Our teaching and research equips students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
October 22, 2020
All of a Sudden, SPACs Are Everywhere
This year, SPACs seem to be all the rage, as companies seek to go public while bypassing the initial public offering process. But, be wary.
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All of a Sudden, SPACs Are Everywhere
October 21, 2020
What Gamers Should Know about Playing With Stocks
'Don’t confuse luck for skill,' and other advice for 'Animal Crossing' fans who want to play the stock market.
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What Gamers Should Know about Playing With Stocks
October 15, 2020
When Managers Can Be Wrong But Still Right
Management forecasts – in particular, the parts that are wrong – may contain predictive information about future earnings even after earnings announcements.
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When Managers Can Be Wrong But Still Right
October 14, 2020
Five Pandemic Lessons for Shoppers
Brick-and-mortar stores are being forced to innovate, renovate, and invent new ways to attract consumers and keep them entertained. Here's what the upheaval means for shoppers.
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Five Pandemic Lessons for Shoppers
October 14, 2020
The Central Bank Digital Currency Pivot
How will things change when the banking systems have central bank digital currencies in place? Our experts take a look.
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The Central Bank Digital Currency Pivot
October 13, 2020
Why There’s More to Online Reviews Than Meets the Eye
New research says there is much more to learn from reviews than just the star rating.
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Why There’s More to Online Reviews Than Meets the Eye
October 13, 2020
Reversing the Groupon Effect
New research points to when Groupon deals don't signal weakness and when they benefit businesses. in business strategy.
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Reversing the Groupon Effect
October 8, 2020
The Models Are Out of Whack
Mortgage risk models are based on historical information and not equipped for today’s COVID-affected environment, meaning “a balance of art and science” is needed to manage these models.
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The Models Are Out of Whack
October 1, 2020
The Pandemic Is Pushing Women, People of Color Out of Their Careers
Women and people of color are disproportionately stepping back from their careers, as they grapple with pandemic-era pressures. Their exits pose a huge setback for organizations. Here's what they should do about it.
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The Pandemic Is Pushing Women, People of Color Out of Their Careers
September 30, 2020
What Went Wrong for Quibi?
Quibi seemed to have it made. Is it too late to right the ship on this short-form video startup?
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What Went Wrong for Quibi?