A finance scholar explains what an IPO is, how it works and a new way companies are going public that's winning the hearts of WallStreetBets Redditors.
GameStop shares soared after some retail investors teamed up to jack up the price.
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The easy answer as to why trading was halted relates to the stock's 'volatility' after its dramatic climb in recent weeks. But it could also mean something fishy is going on.
Good governance is critical for growth. But Canadian startups haven’t yet got a handle on the importance of governance when seeking investors.
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Good business requires good governance, and startups require a particular kind of governance to help them grow and prosper. That's why it's so important for startups to get governance right early on.
Ant Group is the payments powerhouse behind Alibaba.
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In the teeth of the crackdown on foreign listed companies, Ant Group has opted for Hong Kong – ultimately to the cost of American savers.
Many companies claim they’re socially and environmentally responsible and attract investors who value strong corporate environmental, social and governance policies. But is it true?
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Is investing for competitive financial returns based on ESG principles like searching for a needle in a haystack? There's often conflicting information about the ESG bona fides of many companies.
Throwing cash at the problem seems to help – investors at least.
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US stocks have nearly erased much of their coronavirus losses even as many Americans continue to suffer from the pandemic's impact.
Large shareholders are increasingly being criticised for not pressuring company boards enough to be more socially and environmentally responsible.
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The Federal Reserve opted to lift interest rates in a snub to stock investors who have been bleeding red for more than two months.
Research shows that so-called angel investors who write cheques to startups have a much bigger and more positive impact than governments providing ‘founding’ help to entrepreneurs.
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Business scholars have found that our physical environment can influence us in a variety of surprising ways – including by prompting us to engage in riskier behavior depending on elevation.
Inflation may be a bull market’s greatest enemy.
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While many market observers blame the growing threat of inflation for the stock market crash, the real culprit may be concerns that the economy is about to slow.
John Colley, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
Too much money, too few targets. Is the golden child of the 1980s starting to look long in the tooth?
The study used an eye-tracking device to ensure that all information included in the management report was read and considered in light of judgment formation.
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As innovative and business-friendly as Australia has become in its short history, what makes Australia stand out to international workers is its quality of life.