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How Social Connections and Information Leaks Affect the Stock Prices of Takeover Targets
The stock prices of takeover targets typically increase substantially prior to merger announcements[1] This increase attracts considerable public attention because it is usually perceived to be associated with the leaking of inside information. Hence, the numerous Securities and Exchange …