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GameStop hearing: how trillions flowed to a 'high-stakes poker game'

February 16, 2021

On Thursday, the House Financial Services Committee will host a hearing to discuss the recent GameStop stock speculation. The committee will hear from the CEO of Robinhood and other financial service apps that contributed to pushing the stock price of the gaming retailer to record highs. Cornell professors Scott Yonker and Robert Hockett comment on the upcoming hearing. 

Economics and Business

Nasdaq diversity move means more innovation, shareholder confidence

December 2, 2020

Scott Yonker, expert on the effects of corporate board diversity on innovation, stock price volatility and other dimensions, says Nasdaq’s diversity move will ultimately lead to firms recruiting more highly qualified diverse directors that will benefit shareholders.  

Economics and Business

Why tech is up today: Uncertainty pushes markets towards winners

November 4, 2020

With uncertainty about the election’s outcome running high, markets on Wednesday seemed to have rewarded on industries and stock – like the tech sector – that have witnessed enduring wins in recent months. Scott Yonker, associate professor of finance at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business, comments on what lies behind markets' reaction today.

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Economics and Business