Shares have fallen more than 40% over the past month. Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter explains the volatility. Read more in this story from ABC News.
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Read the latest news and research from University of Florida Warrington College of Business faculty, who are thought leaders in their respective fields and provide expert guidance in the classroom. Their research provides industry leaders and individuals with insights they can use in their careers and daily lives.

UM booster John Ruiz’s company LifeWallet admits ‘substantial doubt’ about its future
Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter shares his insight into University of Miami booster John H. Ruiz’s insurance claims company LifeWallet telling investors that there is “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating. Read more in this story from The

Clear thinking: price mismatch means tech IPOs will stay stuck in slow lane
IPO data from Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter informs this story about tech companies going public. Read more from International Financing Review.

University of Florida finance professor’s research awarded best paper of the year
Research by Christopher James, William H. Dial/SunTrust Eminent Scholar at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, was awarded for its academic superiority as the 2023 Best Paper by the Journal of Financial Intermediation, a leading journal in the

DeSantis paints Trulieve cannabis company as ‘Canadian’ amid recreational marijuana spat
Asked if it’s accurate to call Trulieve a Canadian company, University of Florida Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter said, “I can see both ‘yes’ and ‘no’ being correct answers.” Read more of Ritter’s insights in this story from The Tallahassee

How did the stock market bounce back from its worst day in years?
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.

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

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

Meet Warrington’s new faculty for 2024
The Warrington College of Business is proud to welcome 17 new faculty members to campus in the fall of 2024. Learn more about these outstanding new members of the Warrington team who will continue to strengthen the college’s reputation and

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