The S&P 500 suffered its worst day since 2022. Then it recovered within days. Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter explains why in this story from ABC News.
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University of Florida business students gain industry insights in rapidly expanding Finance Professional Development program
A record 500-plus students at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business had more opportunities than ever to expand their understanding of careers in the finance industry thanks to new programming within the Finance Professional Development program. Introduced in
Antitrust scrutiny isn’t the sole reason for declining startup mergers, acquisitions
Initial public offerings get lots of press, but it’s the merger-and-acquisition market where most deals and much of the money are made in startup investing. The vast majority of startups that stay in business get acquired, and the proceeds from
University of Florida’s MBA is No. 4 in the nation for ROI, according to US News
The University of Florida’s excellence among universities with strong student outcomes continues with the latest ranking from U.S. News & World Report of the MBA programs with the best return on investment. For the seventh consecutive year, the University of
It’s All About Costs: Junk Fees and Affordable Connectivity
In an era where connectivity is essential, consumers are facing a hidden battle on their broadband bills. Lurking beneath advertised rates, some argue, “junk fees” have silently inflated costs and eroded trust. Public Utility Research Center Director and Gunter Professor
Rooted in solutions
Sowing seeds Problem solving has long been a part of Jose “Joche” Smith’s identity. As someone who’s dealt with his fair share of challenges, his penchant for solutions has served him well on several occasions throughout his life and career.
UF business students lead research projects as 2024-2025 University Scholars
Growing up with social media, Asher Lowe (BABA ’25) has seen the rise of influencers across social media platforms. With the influencer marketing industry set to be worth $22 billion by 2025, brands are keen to understand how they can
With CenterPoint in the hot seat, Texas policymakers look to harden the state’s power transmission and distribution
Some policymakers are looking to Florida for lessons, given the state’s superior record when it comes to restoring power quickly after major storms. Director of Energy Studies at the Public Utility Research Center Ted Kury explains how Florida was able

Retirement Gets Harder the Longer You Wait
For men like Joe Biden—highly educated, employed past 65, strongly tied to work—stepping away can pose its own risks to health and happiness. Mo Wang, Associate Dean and Lanzillotti-McKethan Eminent Scholar, explains why retirement doesn’t have to be accompanied by
Warrington finance professor’s research named the best in behavioral finance
Bank of America Associate Professor of Finance Baolian Wang’s research was named the best in behavioral finance at the 2024 China Financial Research Conference. The research paper was selected for the prestigious prize in academic financial research by a panel