Purpose – There is conjecture that small and mid-cap companies in highly speculative industries use frequent and repetitive disclosure to promote price volatility and heighten market interest. Excessive disclosure could indicate instances of self-promotion or poor disclosure practices, and...

This paper comprises an empirical analysis of trading-restricted, business days and trading, non-business days on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). Trading-restricted, business days refer to days where trading hours are shorter but business activity (including settlement) is normal; trading,...

Previously, empirical financial studies paid little attention to the role of diversification strategy on financial choices. The aim of the present study is to analyze the financing strategies of multibusiness firms, suggesting the relevance of sorting the diversification phenomena into its...