Information and Stock Prices: A Simple Introduction
Kenton K. Yee
TL;DR
This paper provides an accessible overview of how information like earnings announcements influences stock prices, summarizing recent research in financial economics for readers without prior finance background.
Contribution
It offers a simple introduction to the role of information in stock price movements, making complex research accessible to a broader audience.
Findings
Information significantly impacts stock prices
Earnings announcements are key informational events
Recent research clarifies the mechanisms of information flow in markets
Abstract
This article summarizes recent research in financial economics about why information, such as earnings announcements, moves stock prices. The article does not presume any prior exposure to finance beyond what you might read in newspapers.
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Taxonomy
TopicsFinancial Markets and Investment Strategies · Stock Market Forecasting Methods · Monetary Policy and Economic Impact