We examine the relation between corporate diversification, real earnings management, and
firm value. Our analysis indicates that industrial diversification and the combination of …

Purpose This study aims to examine the ability of investors to process signs of real activities
manipulations at bidder firms in the quarters leading to the announcement of a merger. It …

We study the link between institutional shareholdings and the quality of the credit ratings of
the firms they hold in their investment portfolio. The study of the overall impact of institutional …

This paper examines whether investor-made international diversification outperforms corporate
international diversification. Our results indicate that internationally diversified firms yield …

Using a sample of US domestic deals from 1990 to 2016, we find that bidders adjust the
amount of premium paid in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) based on the levels of earnings …

Purpose This paper aims to examine the association between the types of mutual funds, ie
active versus passive, and the level of earnings manipulation in companies that comprise …

This article examines whether investors can execute profitable momentum strategies using
Shari’ah-compliant stocks to enhance returns. We find no significant profits from either the …

With the emergence of new challenges the traditional approaches have now been taken over
by the non-traditional ones. Either it is the hard power or soft power every state mobilizes it …

We examine the relation between corporate diversification, real earnings management, and
firm value. Our analysis indicates that industrial diversification and the combination of …

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