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Lauder Class of 2026 graduate showcase

Four graduating students in the Lauder MA/Wharton MBA joint-degree program reflect on the challenges and advantages of completing two rigorous degrees in a two-year period.

‘AI killed the cover letter.’ This Wharton economist says the hiring ritual’s days are numbered

Judd Kessler of the Wharton School says the cover letter’s days are numbered.

Walmart rolls out digital prices

“If Walmart wants to do this well, they have to do it in steps,” says John Zhang of the Wharton School about how Walmart should roll out digital prices.

US automakers risk being reduced to niche producers of gas vehicles

John Paul McDuffie of the Wharton School comments on stock buy-backs in the auto industry.

How often can you change jobs for more money? The rules of ‘job-hopping.’

Matthew Bidwell of the Wharton School says job hopping can be a red flag for employers.

Downsides to remote work?

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School found that face-to-face interactions are important in building relationships essential to making office work successful.

TikToker Khaby Lame’s $975 million deal is riding on a crashing stock

Paul Nary of the Wharton School says sharing more financial information could boost confidence in a company deal.

With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich

Kent Smetters of the Wharton School says that technology makes it easier for high earners to change jobs.

Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel: Seen the biggest surge of value stocks relative to growth stocks

Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School discusses market trends and the status of the economy.

How investors misjudge market predictions based on quarterly earnings

Research from Wharton finance professor Jessica Wachter shows that investors systematically overreact to repetitive earnings news and then correct that mistake in the months that follow. The cause is a behavioral phenomenon known as correlation neglect.

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