We propose that the presence of short-term investors, such as short sellers, does not necessarily enhance short-termism. On the contrary, based on a sample of 11,969 firms across 33 countries over the 2003-2009 period, we observe that the threat of short selling increases long-term (i.e., R&D)...

We propose that the presence of short-term investors, such as short sellers, does not necessarily enhance short-termism. On the contrary, based on a sample of 11,969 firms across 33 countries over the 2003-2009 period, we observe that the threat of short selling increases long-term (i.e., R&D)...

Herein, we construct two metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) composite nanoflowers (NFs) with anisotropic binary assembled structures by a facile one-pot method. Different from the two-step epitaxial growth method, the anisotropic assembly of the binary MOFs (MOF-5 and MIL-88B) in the mixed system...

We provide a closer look at the trading dynamics which may give rise to the positive relationship between market trading volume and its lagged returns. Chinese market turnover increases sharply with past day returns. A comprehensive dataset which facilitates the tracing of trading activities...

We examine intraday execution quality patterns on Nasdaq stocks using proprietary order-level data from a US broker dealer. Orders submitted midday execute slower than orders submitted around the open and close. However, midday orders have lower execution costs. Our results indicate that...

Stock returns in China exhibit significant co-movement with provincial return indices after controlling for the industry effect, consistent with local co-movement findings in the United States. The magnitude of such co-movement increases with participation in trading by local investors. Trading...

We examine quantity choice patterns by equity traders across trading hours in the U.S. Controlling for intraday variations in trading activity, we find that traders submit more non-rounded order sizes and more order sizes overall leading up to a day’s market close. Traders who submit more...