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Jay Ritter comments on this story about Warren Buffett’s legacy. The Berkshire Hathaway CEO announced that he would be stepping down at the end of the year in favor of his long-designated successor, Greg Abel. Read more in this story from Financial Times. [Subscription required.]
Research from Fisher School of Accounting Assistant Professors Michael Ricci and Dan Rimkus shows that despite young auditors adeptly identifying uncooperative clients as suspicious, they struggle to confront them for more information.
Jay Ritter comments on this story about Warren Buffett’s legacy. The Berkshire Hathaway CEO announced that he would be stepping down at the end of the year in favor of his long-designated successor, Greg Abel.
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has been on a tear in recent weeks, as the president’s company has begun touting increasing fundamental strengths beyond its association with the president. The stock closed at $26.14 on Friday, up 57 percent from this month’s low of $16.66 on April 8. Jay Ritter told Newsweek that TMTG’s recent rise was due to the “pivot into financial services,” which has been in the works since the end of January.
Nomura Holdings Inc. is telling clients to stay invested through the turmoil that’s pervaded financial markets during the escalating trade tensions. With its $1.8 billion acquisition of an asset management business, the Japanese brokerage is putting its money where its mouth is. Jay Ritter shares his insights.
President Donald Trump’s tariff war has hammered stocks and bonds, and shuttered the traditional IPO market. Yet even with risk appetite on hold, the area that could benefit most from the rampant volatility is among the most speculative: The SPAC market. Jay Ritter comments.
Our new Warrington Alumni Connections series showcases graduates connecting with fellow alumni through various professional and social gatherings throughout the year. This photo story captures the vibrant interactions as Warrington alumni build relationships and strengthen our distinguished network through meaningful engagement. 40 Gators Under 40 Daniel Betancourt (MBA ’17), Darren Palestine (BSBA ’06, MIB ’09) and Sal Rehmetullah (BSBA ’10) were honored at the 40 Gators Under 40 awards ceremony
MSM Luke Plugge, a Music major, graduating from the MSM Program this spring. Q: Tell us about yourself. Plugge: “My name is Luke Plugge and I currently work at the Phillips center with the UF Performing Arts as a Stagehand and Carpenter. My passions are performing music, working out, and going to concerts, for which there are many great opportunities at UF. I have been at the University of Florida
The University of Florida’s MBA programs were named among the best in the nation, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Among public programs, the Full-Time MBA is No. 16 in the nation and the Weekend Part-Time MBA program is No. 20 in the nation on the 2025 Best Graduate Schools list. Nationally, the Full-Time MBA is No. 38, and the Weekend Part-Time program is No.
