U.S. efforts to encourage transparency widely ignored by companies
Popular in business schools and executive suites, it’s no longer a meaningful way to compare companies
Charging more at peak times could reduce congestion and lift profits. Would customers revolt?
Alphabet’s M&A feeds its core business; Amazon’s more likely to push into new areas
Higher demand from U.S. and China means expanding into new markets
Third-party sellers would gain; consumers might pay more but increase control of products display
Banks close neighborhood outlets and raise prices for branch-delivered services
Uncertainty about outside news alters company disclosures and how markets interpret them, study finds
The risk for matching platforms is affected by levels of fees and what’s disclosed about buyer and seller
Some data shows competing against the platform can help sellers, if not consumers
Buyers of private firms signal willingness to move fast
Expanding chains drive out independent grocers, reduce access to fresh produce
Pharma companies less likely to disclose critical drug information than public institutions
R&D outlays and patents alone don’t effectively measure corporate creativity
Queuing models aren’t simple but offer big potential service improvements