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Alpha Architect: Is Momentum Losing Steam?
Evans, Richard B.; Sesia, AldoCase DARDEN-F-1977FinanceThe case explores the momentum investment strategy of AlphaArchitect, a boutique asset management firm. The protagonist, Wes Grey the CEO of AlphaArchitect, is preparing a potential client presentation for Lochen Capital, a multi-family office. Lochen has traditionally focused on value-investing and as a result the presentation needs to compare and contrast the two styles. The case introduces students to the simplest of quantitative investing ...Starting at €8.20
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Britannia Chemicals PLC (B): The Merseyside and Antwerp Projects
Schill, Michael J.; Bruner, Robert F.; McTigue, Frank H.Case DARDEN-F-1976FinanceBritannia Chemicals was under pressure from investors to improve its financial performance because of the accumulation of the firm’s common shares by a well-known corporate raider. Earnings had fallen to 180 pence per share at the end of 2017 from around 250 pence per share at the end of 2016. This B case reviews the same project as the A case (F-1906) but from one level higher: the executive vice president faces an either/or investment decisio...Starting at €5.74
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The NBA, China, and Social Media: What Are the Rules of the Game?
Wicks, Andrew C.; Becerra, Spencer L.; Schwarz, Margaret A.; Botha, Helet; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-E-0459Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe protagonist of this case, the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, an NBA dynasty, must contend with the recent controversy between China (the People's Republic of China, or PRC) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) over a pro–Hong Kong tweet, "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong," from the Houston Rockets general manager. Chinese retaliation to this tweet had been swift, with key Rockets marketing partners cutting ties ...Starting at €8.20
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Britannia Chemicals PLC (A): The Merseyside Project
Bruner, Robert F.; Schill, Michael J.Case DARDEN-F-1906FinanceBritannia Chemicals was under pressure from investors to improve its financial performance because of the accumulation of the firm’s common shares by a well-known corporate raider. Earnings had fallen to 180 pence per share at the end of 2017 from around 250 pence per share at the end of 2016. The manager of Merseyside Works, a production plant owned by Britannia Chemicals, thus believed the time was ripe to obtain funding from corporate headquar...Starting at €8.20
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The NBA, China, and Social Media: What Are the Rules of the Game? - Teaching Note
Wicks, Andrew C.; Botha, Helet; Mead, JennyTeaching Note DARDEN-E-0459TNBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityTeaching note for product E-0459Starting at €0.00
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Britannia Chemicals PLC (A) and (B) - Teaching Note
Bruner, Robert F.; Schill, Michael J.; Eades, Kenneth M.; McTigue, Frank H.Teaching Note DARDEN-F-1906TNFinanceTeaching note for product F-1906Starting at €0.00
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COVID-19 (B): "It's Like a War"
Matherne, G. Paul; Kessel, SamuelCase DARDEN-E-0447-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityIn March 2020, John Jenkins, the new chief medical officer of Garfield Health System (GHS) University Hospital, was at the cusp of a crisis. While he had been informed of COVID-19 previously by the hospital epidemiologist, Jenkins had not anticipated theStarting at €5.74
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Mary Washington Pediatrics - Teaching Note
Schill, Michael J.Teaching Note DARDEN-F-1877TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1877Starting at €0.00
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A Global Fintech Overview
Allayannis; George (Yiorgos); Becker; Joseph M.Technical Note DARDEN-F-1860-EFinanceThis technical note discusses the various financial services segments in which technology solutions have been used to solve problems; including lending; payments; wealth/investment management; insurance; and regulation. For each of the segments; the note identifies key issues facing the segment; why and how fintech might provide an answer to the challenges faced; and the potential difficulties fintech may experience in doing so. For example; in l...Starting at €8.20
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Black Cards and Banking
Fairchild; Gregory B.; Tierney; Black; Christina; Jones; Liz IvaniwCase DARDEN-F-1870-EFinanceCecilia and Luke were recently married and were beginning to build a life together. Although they were complete opposites; they had been able to work through their differences and have a good relationship. Luke was a musician who did not have a day job. Although his music was able to provide him with an income; it was not steady or reliable. Cecilia; on the other hand; had a steady job working as a marketing manager for a baby formula company. Wh...Starting at €8.20