Motley Fool Money Quarterly Conference Calls: Morning vs. Afternoon
Jan 5, 2021
Timing really matters when it comes to corporate conference calls! Discover how morning calls often set a more positive tone compared to those held in the afternoon. A fascinating analysis of 26,000 transcripts shows this timing can influence both sentiment and stock prices. Delve into the secrets behind the emotional nuances of these calls, and learn how it can affect your investments.
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Afternoon Earnings Calls
- Afternoon earnings calls have a more negative tone than morning calls.
- This negativity can even temporarily impact stock prices, regardless of actual performance.
Big Data Insights
- Big data analysis allows for new insights from vast amounts of information.
- Software now measures the emotional valence of words in text, revealing patterns.
Conference Call Study
- A study analyzed 26,000 conference call transcripts using text analysis software.
- It revealed that afternoon calls were more negative, even when controlling for company performance.
