Finance

Will 2020 Be Seen as the Year of the SPAC Bubble?

In this opinion piece, David Erickson explores how the market for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) exploded in 2020 and what may happen in the future.

How to Beat Analysts and the Stock Market with Machine Learning

A new machine-learning model can predict how the prices of stocks will behave based on whether or not analyst forecasts are too optimistic or too pessimistic, says Wharton’s Jules H.[…]

What Drives Household Bankruptcy?

New research by Wharton’s Sasha Indarte suggests that people file for bankruptcy not because of what they gain in debt relief, but because they lack cash on hand.

Why Low Interest Rates Hurt Retirees

Lower returns on investments could mean that retirees save less, dip into retirement funds, or collect Social Security benefits earlier than planned, says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell.

Why Higher Income Taxes Incentivize Insider Trading

Executives use insider trading profits to offset tax rate changes, at the expense of minority shareholders, according to new research.

Commercial Real Estate: What to Invest in Today

Wharton’s Todd Sinai discusses the investment risks and opportunities in commercial real estate that have emerged as a result of the global pandemic.

How to Select Your Mutual Fund? Look for Clarity

S&P 500 index funds tend to obfuscate high fees with unnecessary complexity in their disclosures, according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Christina Zhu.

Getting the Job Done: How Immigrants Expand the U.S. Economy

Immigrant workers put pressure on the U.S. labor supply, but foreign-born entrepreneurs also create jobs that increase labor demand, according to new research co-authored by Wharton's Daniel Kim.

How Foreign Purchases of U.S. Homes Impact Prices and Supply

Demand for U.S. homes from foreign investors is pushing up home prices, exacerbating concerns over housing affordability, according to new Wharton research.

Why Is the Stock Market So Strong When the Economy Is Weak?

High-performing stocks don’t reflect the economic woes stemming from the pandemic, and the Fed has played a role in keeping prices high, explains Wharton’s Itay Goldstein.

How Firms Use Pre-IPO Confidentiality to Fend Off Lawsuits

Secrecy in IPO filings helps firms avoid opportunistic lawsuits in the pre-IPO period, according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Burcu Esmer.

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