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A Relook At The Turn Of The Month Anomaly, Ryan Joseph Marchewka May 2014

A Relook At The Turn Of The Month Anomaly, Ryan Joseph Marchewka

Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses

This paper seeks to research the turn-of-the-month anomaly in the stock market. Prior studies have covered the anomaly’s effect from 1962-2004. This study continues on the work of past research while also testing to find a shift backwards to the end of the month due to market timers anticipation of the anomaly. Empirical analysis is conducted using CRSP data of value and equal weighted market indexes along with historical returns of the S&P 500 from the Wharton Data Research Institute. Findings show that there is continued evidence of the anomaly in recent years (2005-2014), and there is subtle evidence of …


The Effect Of Compliance With Section 404 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act On Small Cap Technology Company's Stock Prices, Joshua Weaver May 2013

The Effect Of Compliance With Section 404 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act On Small Cap Technology Company's Stock Prices, Joshua Weaver

Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses

This paper analyzes the effect of compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also referred to as SOX, on small market cap technology firms using a comparable company analysis model. The comparable company analysis model is used to calculate and compare the average intrinsic values of 45 small and 45 large cap technology companies from the periods of January 1, 1999 to January 1, 2001 (Pre SOX era) and January 1, 2007 to January 1, 2009 (Post SOX era). The purpose of looking at large cap technology firms as a benchmark is to compare how different sized firms within …


The Underpricing Of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, Inc. At The Ipo That Leads To Long-Term Underperformance, Joseph Doramus May 2013

The Underpricing Of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, Inc. At The Ipo That Leads To Long-Term Underperformance, Joseph Doramus

Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses

The underpricing of initial public offerings leads to long-term underperformance. There are many reasons why this may happen, but for this study, the focus is on the lower offering price investors are granted for taking on the high risk of investing in an initial public offering as well as an investment bank keeping a good reputation. The stock return for M/A-Com Technology Solutions Holding, Inc. on the first day shows the underpricing. Underperformance follows after the initial public offering date for M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc. This is shown by the comparison of MTSI to the MTSI Index as well as …


A Study On Various Economic Factors Influencing Student Loan Cohort Default Rates, Jessamyn Ratcliff May 2013

A Study On Various Economic Factors Influencing Student Loan Cohort Default Rates, Jessamyn Ratcliff

Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses

In June 2010, student loan debt rose to over $800 billion, surpassing total credit card debt outstanding for the first time. Along with the increase in the amount borrowed to pay for education, so too, is the percentage of default rates. The analysis presented suggests that cohort default rates increase in number proportionately to annual unemployment rates, while exhibiting an inverse relationship with the average student loan debt upon graduation.


Opt-In Overdraft Regulation Affects Bank Revenues, Kyle Mills May 2012

Opt-In Overdraft Regulation Affects Bank Revenues, Kyle Mills

Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses

Amendments to Federal Regulation E, effective during 2010, limited banks ability to generate fee income from one-time debit card and ATM transactions. This research quantifies the estimated annual loss experienced by US and Arkansas banks.


Credit Card Act Of 2009: The Impact On College Student Credit Card Responsibility, Siobhan Costello May 2012

Credit Card Act Of 2009: The Impact On College Student Credit Card Responsibility, Siobhan Costello

Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses

This study aimed to find out if the rules regarding college students and credit cards implemented by the Credit CARD Act of 2009 improved student credit card responsibility.


The Impact Of Quantitative Easing On Inflation In The United States, J. Bryan White May 2012

The Impact Of Quantitative Easing On Inflation In The United States, J. Bryan White

Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to examine the current and potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s non-traditional monetary policy known as Quantitative Easing on inflation in the United States. It examines the events and rationale behind the Federal Reserve’s policy actions as well as the theoretical implications for inflation. However, theory and reality do not seem to coincide. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has shown no correlation to what many refer to as the “printing of money” that has occurred during Quantitative Easing. This is in opposition to the basic economic principle of the Quantity Theory of Money which …


Deregulation Of Indian Telecommunication: An Analysis Of Customer Benefit, Jordan Johnson May 2012

Deregulation Of Indian Telecommunication: An Analysis Of Customer Benefit, Jordan Johnson

Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses

This study investigates whether mobile customers were made better off following the deregulation of the Indian telecommunications industry. It will establish a link between industry deregulation and affordability and accessibility for customers. Results indicate that as a result of deregulation and increased FDI, customers saw decreased usage charges and greater cellphone coverage and accessibility. Also covered is a case study of the Brazilian telecommunications industry.


Taking Advantage Of Credit Default Swaps In European Markets, Phillip Kosmitis May 2012

Taking Advantage Of Credit Default Swaps In European Markets, Phillip Kosmitis

Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses

Credit default swaps are the leading indicators in bond and equity markets. The movement of credit default swaps can explain sovereign bond and equity market movements in distressed countries. Investors can take advantage of credit default swap volatility and movement in both sovereign credit and equity markets. In stable European countries, credit default swaps show little evidence of being the leading driver of sovereign bond and equity markets.