We documented that announcements of a delay in the reporting of earnings produce an average one-day abnormal stock return of approximately -6%, with delays precipitated by accounting issues or lacking an explanation resulting in more negative market reactions than delays relating to business...

We examine how the media influences retail trade and market returns during the “quiet period” that follows a firm's IPO. We find that more media coverage during this period is associated with more purchases by retail investors and that such purchases are attention-driven, rather than...