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If Lehman Brothers had been called Lehman Sisters ... Research measured the dangerous effects of testosterone on the stock market

If Lehman Brothers had been called Lehman Sisters ... Research measured the dangerous effects of testosterone on the stock market

Business Insider Italia, November 11, 2017

According to a study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science, entitled The Bull of Wall Street: Experimental Analysis of Testosterone and Asset Trading, testosterone contributes to fluctuations and in particular leads to overestimating values ​​and building dangerous bubbles and consequently leading to financial crackdowns.

Cheat sheet: How to become a data scientist

Cheat sheet: How to become a data scientist

TechRepublic, November 7, 2017

Data scientists are in high demand, taking the coveted number 1 spot on Glassdoor's Best Jobs in America list in both 2016 and 2017. INFORMS is an international organization where those interested in exploring this field can seek out information about the profession as well as certification and training solutions.

Is playing golf good for business?

Is playing golf good for business?

The Wall Street Journal , September 14, 2017

A paper published last year in the INFORMS journal Management Science, which collected golfing records for more than 300 CEOs from S&P 1500 firms from 2008 to 2012, found that the more golf a CEO played, the more a firm’s performance and value decreased. When CEOs played at least 22 rounds in a year, they found, the mean return on assets was more than 100 basis points lower than for firms whose CEOs played golf less frequently. 

Golf, productivity aren't always a good match

Golf, productivity aren't always a good match

The Augusta Chronicle , October 12, 2017

Research done for the INFORMS journal Management Science, which involved analysis of 300 CEOs from S&P firms between 2008 and 2012  found … the more a CEO played golf, the more that firm’s value and performance dropped. If the CEO played at least 22 rounds a year, the mean return on assets was more than 100 basis points lower than for firms whose CEOs played golf less frequently.

Testosterone may be at the root of stock market instability: Study

Testosterone may be at the root of stock market instability: Study

Fast Company, October 11, 2017

The double- blind study, “The Bull of Wall Street: Experimental Analysis of Testosterone and Asset Trading,” which was published in the INFORMS journal Management Science, gave either topical testosterone or a placebo to 140 young males and set them loose buying and selling financial assets to earn real money. The men who got the additional testosterone bought and sold more, created larger price bubbles, were prone to mis-pricing, and their perception of a stock’s value was skewed.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

DJNews, May 21, 2025

With seemingly no limit to the demand for artificial intelligence, everyone in the energy, AI, and climate fields is justifiably worried. Will there be enough clean electricity to power AI and enough water to cool the data centers that support this technology? These are important questions with serious implications for communities, the economy, and the environment. 

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

Supply Chain

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

Fast Markets, May 13, 2025

The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Newsweek, May 8, 2025

With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

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