This study examines the relationship between board diversity and firm performance in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the U.K. In particular, we investigate the role of gender and age as two dimensions of diversity. Using a large sample of SMEs (34,798 firms) located in the U.K. and...

This paper examines the relationship between investor sentiment and UK stock returns at economy and industry level. Using consumer and business confidence indicators provided by the European Commission, we provide novel evidence on whether sector-specific sentiment differs from the aggregate...