GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As the world begins its third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, several challenges continue to hinder us from returning to a world of normalcy. From new variants to global supply chain interruptions to rising inflation, these disruptions
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Startup investors cut valuations amid tech stock rout, dismal IPOs
Research data from Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter informs this story about venture firms foreseeing a tougher funding environment ahead, with more muted debuts after pandemic glut. Read more in this story from the Wall Street Journal.
5 best debt consolidation loans
Wells Fargo Faculty Fellow, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Wealth Management program John Banko shares insights on loan consolidation. Read his tips, including the pros and cons of debt consolidation loans and mistakes to avoid when taking out debt
Partners on the path to success
Alex and Kim Abreu’s paths to college can both be described as a humble dirt road – not always smooth and requiring more effort to arrive at the final destination. As first-generation college students, both Alex and Kim note the
Gen Z retailer SHEIN eyes 2022 U.S. IPO, in what may be the first big Chinese firm to list in the U.S. since last summer
Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter says SHEIN’s position as an online-only retailer could hamper any IPO plans it might have. “There is a good chance that a U.S. IPO will never happen for the company,” he said, given its digital business
Stock Market Volatility Dampens IPO Market Predictions for 2022
Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter shares his expertise with Inc., noting January’s stock-market performance signals a significant shift in the once sky-high expectations for fast-growing companies to go public. Read more in the full Inc. story.
UF Warrington among US News’ leaders in online education
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In line with the University of Florida’s ascension to the top 5 public schools in the nation, the UF Warrington College of Business’ online programs have been ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report.
UF MBA Online named No. 1 program for veterans by US News
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Veterans interested in furthering their education through a graduate business degree need look no further than UF MBA for a top-ranked, affordable and accessible program. As ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “2022 Best Online MBA
SPAC linked to Trump’s venture outperforms others in sector
Insights from Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter inform this story about how shares of the blank-check acquisition firm that agreed to merge with former President Donald Trump’s social media venture have outperformed every other special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), despite
5 charts to remember if the stock market crashes in 2022
Research insights from Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter inform this story about the stock market reaching extremes several times during its long journey upward, while also making a mockery of those who attempt to predict when it has reached a