We examine the effect of media coverage on firm innovation. Using a comprehensive sample of corporate news coverage and patenting activities over the period from 2000 to 2012, we find a negative relation between media coverage and firm innovation. We further document the two offsetting economic...

Using a sample of completed U.S. merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions over the period 1984-2014, we find that acquirer organization capital as measured by capitalized selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses is associated with superior deal performance. We show that high...