Autocorrelations and Abnormal Returns Prior to Stock Splits Considered in the Context of EMH
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This 5 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper considers the implications for the weak-form Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) concerning the findings of certain authors that have recently found evidence of positive autocorrelation in short-term stock returns and negative autocorrelation in longer horizon returns. The second part of the paper looks at the idea positive abnormal returns prior to stock splits, discusses why this may occur and looks at whether or not this is consistent with semi-strong form efficiency. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEautosplit.rtf
Paper Title: Autocorrelations and Abnormal Returns Prior to Stock Splits Considered in the Context of EMH

Automotive Robotics Venture
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A 6 page paper providing pro forma statements and a marketing focus for a company offering generic robotic applications to the auto maker industry in the US. When a single unskilled worker costs upwards of $100,000 annually, the cost of robotic applications is not so daunting. Generic applications that can be customized to the needs of an individual manufacturing site further increase the overall economic benefit, and it will be that point on which Applied Auto Robotics focuses in marketing its products to the entire industry, beginning with Ford and GM. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSacctRobJV.rtf
Paper Title: Automotive Robotics Venture

AUTOZONE, UNALLOCATED COSTS AND REPORTS
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This 3-page paper examines the difference in contributing margin costs between allocating and not allocating fixed costs. AutoZone's balance sheets are used as an example. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTautozcos.rtf
Paper Title: AUTOZONE, UNALLOCATED COSTS AND REPORTS

Avis; A Case Study
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This 9 page paper considers the company of Avis Europe. Written in report style the paper considers the gearing of the company, the calculation of WACC and the ways in which the company may seek to raise capital. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEavis01.rtf
Paper Title: Avis; A Case Study

Avoiding Social Security Tax
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This 3 page paper looks at a scheme suggesting that advance payments are made to an employee in order to reduce the liability to the social security tax under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA). The bibliography cites 1 sources.
Filename: TEsoctax.rtf
Paper Title: Avoiding Social Security Tax

Avon
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This 7 page paper examines the well-known beauty products firm Avon. The paper starts by looking at the history and development of the company and the second part of the paper performs a financial analysis using years 2003 to 2006. The bibliography cites three sources.
Filename: TEavon01.rtf
Paper Title: Avon

Avril Hotel Pricing Strategy Case Study
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This 4 page paper looks at the case of a hotel that is considering increasing prices. The paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper looks at whether there should be a focus in increasing the room rate or the occupation rate to maximize revnue. The second part of the paper discusses what other factors should be considered such as actions and reactions of the competition, marketing and the sale of complimentary services. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEavrilprice.rtf
Paper Title: Avril Hotel Pricing Strategy Case Study

Baby Boomers & Their Retirement Years
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This 17 page report discusses the 'baby boom' generation (Americans born between 1946 and 1964) in terms of their retirement plans, options, and likely economic realities. This report examines general issues related to retirement and baby boomers but focuses on the issues confronting women of the baby boom generation as they move toward their retirement years. A hypothetical survey and its methodology and findings are also discussed in relationship to the topic. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: BWretire.wps
Paper Title: Baby Boomers & Their Retirement Years

BabyCare Ltd Case Study
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This 4 page paper looks a the case of BabyCare Ltd. The paper answers three questions, first there is an assessment regarding the attractiveness of the firm as an investment, the second part of the paper assesses the business model in terms of its use in an emerging market. The last part of the paper looks at the financing options that are presented to the firm.
Filename: TEBcare01.rtf
Paper Title: BabyCare Ltd Case Study

Background Ideas and Outline for the Paper Looking at the Potential Impact on Margin Trading In Russia
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This 4 page paper looks at the potential ideas and thoughts behind a project to investigate the impact of margin trading on the Russian stock market, outlines some of the aims and the proposed structure of the paper. This paper compliments paper TEmargintr.rtf. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEmargintbc.rtf
Paper Title: Background Ideas and Outline for the Paper Looking at the Potential Impact on Margin Trading In Russia