PALANTIR STOCK VOLATILITY: A CANARY IN THE COAL MINE FOR TECH STOCK BUBBLE AND MARKET CORRECTION ?
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has been one of the most volatile stocks in the technology sector, with its valuation soaring amid speculative enthusiasm. Despite the company’s strong government contracts and AI-driven analytics, its fundamental metrics suggest that the stock may be…
Q1 2025 Seasonal Volatility and Stock Market Correction: A Forecasting Analysis
The first quarter of 2025 may bring increased stock market volatility, potentially leading to a market correction. A detailed analysis of major U.S. indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and Russell 3000, suggests that…
FORECASTING EQUITY INDEX VOLATILITY: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM JAPAN,UK AND USA DATA
Understanding and forecasting equity market volatility has become an essential focus for financial analysts, policymakers, and academic researchers. In this working paper are explained the predictive capabilities of non-linear models—ARCH, GARCH, and EGARCH—using weekly return data from Japan, the UK,…
Understanding Stock Splits: Their Mechanics and the risks to Financial Stability and the Economy
Stock splits are a common corporate action wherein a company increases the number of its shares while proportionally reducing the stock price. The company’s market capitalization remains unchanged, but shareholders end up with more shares. For example, in a 2-for-1 stock split, every existing share is divided into two, and shareholders receive an additional share for each one they hold, while the price per share is halved.