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What insiders know about future earnings and how they use it: Evidence from insider trades

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  • Huddart, Steven
  • Petroni, Kathy

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  • Ke, Bin & Huddart, Steven & Petroni, Kathy, 2003. "What insiders know about future earnings and how they use it: Evidence from insider trades," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 35(3), pages 315-346, August.
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