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Overreaction to takeover speculation

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  • Zivney, Terry L.
  • Bertin, William J.
  • Torabzadeh, Khalil M.

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  • Zivney, Terry L. & Bertin, William J. & Torabzadeh, Khalil M., 1996. "Overreaction to takeover speculation," The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 36(1), pages 89-115.
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