Essays on Stock Market

A security is a tradable financial asset. The term commonly refers to any form of financial instrument, but its legal definition varies by jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions the term specifically excludes financial instruments other than equities and fixed income instruments. In some jurisdictions it includes...

Financial markets play a crucial role in the foundation of a stable and efficient financial system of an economy. Numerous domestic and international factors directly or indirectly affect the performance of the stock market. This paper explores the possible relationship a stock market’s performance and...

Stock splits are like optical illusions but in reality they are only adjustments in the number of shares outstanding. The company’s equity and the value of shareholders’ holdings remain unchanged. The study conducted reveals that there exists a positive market reaction post-split announcements in case...

In the early morning of Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, in New York City, two commercial airliners collided with then, the tallest buildings in the world, the World Trade Centre towers. There was also another commercial jetliner that crashed into the Pentagon. This devastating event led...

Different CG indices have been established in the literature, mostly depended on developed countries. But, very small work has been carried out on the developing and emerging markets. An attempts is carried out to establish know how of the emerging markets of Asia Especially established...

On Oct. 3 Wall Street advanced on higher treasury yields, which lifted financial stocks. Positive news that Italy would cut budget deficit and reduce debt was supportive, and many bank stocks which were underperforming during the year, gained. Although, some of the small caps and...

China’s economy has seen extraordinary growth in the 21st century, driven by market-oriented reform, industrialization, and urbanization. On average, GDP has grown nearly 10% annually since 2000, making China the world’s second largest economy. However, the growth rate has slowed to approximately 6. 5% in...