Journal of
Economics and International Finance

  • Abbreviation: J. Econ. Int. Finance
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9812
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEIF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 363

Full Length Research Paper

Market reaction to chief executive officers (CEOs) appointments on Johannesburg securities exchange (JSE): stock price and volume approach

Nthoesane M.G.*
  • Nthoesane M.G.*
  • Centre for Business Management, University of South Africa.
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Kruger J.W.
  • Kruger J.W.
  • Graduate School of Business Leadership, University of South Africa.
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  •  Received: 15 January 2014
  •  Accepted: 09 April 2014
  •  Published: 31 May 2014

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