New theory on why SEC workers are such winning stock traders
In a new report that echoes past findings, Associate Professor of Accountancy Roger White and his co-author observed that commission employees regularly pick better times to sell shares than everyone else in the market.
Customer service is the real disruption in used-car sales, Carvana CEO says
Attention-grabbing 'car vending machines' save money and drive interest, Ernie Garcia III said at the Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheon hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business on Nov. 1, 2017.
Uber pushed the limits of the law. Now comes the reckoning
The ride-sharing giant has enjoyed an unconventional and nonstop rise to the top. Now it's being probed by the Department of Justice for several illegal activities. Professor Emeritus Marianne Jennings offers her insight on how the company sunk to this point.
Taming the Big Data monster
Professor of Supply Chain Management Dale Rogers discusses the findings of his new research on Big Data analytics at the CSCMP Edge conference.
How a billionaire entrepreneur thinks: Q&A with Mark Cuban
The owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and host of ABC’s “Shark Tank" gave a spur-of-the-moment presentation at Arizona State University on Oct. 11, thanks to the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity.
Helping businesses run smarter
The first Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheon of the 2017–2018 season featured Ken Lamneck, president and CEO of Insight. He discussed how technology is both supporting and becoming business, and why companies must embrace technology and innovation to manage and transform.
So few market winners, so much dead weight
Research by Professor of Finance Hendrik Bessembinder covered in The New York Times receives a response from Bloomberg
The best investment since 1926? Apple
When analyzing publicly traded stocks that have yielded the highest returns since 1926, research by Professor of Finance Hendrik Bessembinder reveals a corporate giant of today at the forefront.
Hickman's cage-free, eco-friendly changes egged on by changing consumer preferences
When California was considering its restrictions on cages in 2008 and 2010, early research showed some consumers willing to pay a premium for the eggs that surpassed the extra cost to producers, says Timothy Richards, professor of agribusiness.
Sharing the lead: examining lead independent director appointment
Many companies now use lead independent directors, yet little is known about when they are selected, who is selected, what impact their selection has on performance, and whether their selection prevents the future separation of the CEO and chair position.