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Comparing the stock recommendation performance of investment banks and independent research firms

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  • Barber, Brad M.
  • Lehavy, Reuven
  • Trueman, Brett

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  • Barber, Brad M. & Lehavy, Reuven & Trueman, Brett, 2007. "Comparing the stock recommendation performance of investment banks and independent research firms," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 85(2), pages 490-517, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:85:y:2007:i:2:p:490-517
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