Stabilization activities by underwriters after initial public offerings

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The author examines underwriters' methods of stock stabilization following initial public offerings. Topics include overallotment options, price supports, and short coverings.

Analysis, Management, Financial services industry, Financial services, Services, Investment banks, Price control, Price regulations

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Price discovery in initial public offerings and the role of the lead underwriter

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Issues related to the security price discovery process during initial public offerings (IPOs) are examined, focusing on the significance of the five-minute preopening period in which the lead underwriter enters the first quote. Topics include data from the preopening process for Amazon.com, interaction between lead underwriter and other market makers, and the positive relationship between initial returns and the time of day when trading on the IPO begins.

Legislative Bodies, Finance, Corporations, Corporate finance

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The Equity Performance of Firms Emerging from Bankruptcy

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The author examines stock values of companies emerging from bankruptcy. Topics include orphan stocks, public offerings, and efficiency rating.

Evaluation, Stocks, Stockholders, Securities, Bankruptcy

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