Ljungqvist, Alexander P.; Marston, Felicia; Starks, Laura T - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2005
Because sell-side analysts are dependent on institutional investors for performance ratings and trading commissions, we … institutional investors. Examining a comprehensive sample of analyst recommendations over the 1994-2000 period, we find that … pressure, but negatively associated with the presence of institutional investor owners. The presence of institutional investors …