Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether sentiment and mood, which are distinct theoretical concepts, can also be distinguished empirically. Design/methodology/approach - Using a sample of German small-cap stocks and linear techniques, the effect of sentiment and mood on...

This paper examines the factors that affect the returns of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) coins and emphasizes the significance of news-based sentiment in the market. Results show that sentiment has a notable impact on DeFi returns, with negative sentiment presenting greater influence than...