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Performance Evaluation of Technical Analysis in the Nepalese Stock Market: Implications for Investment Strategies

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to examine the performance of five widely used technical indicators on Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) indexes. Specifically, the study evaluates indicators such as the simple moving average, moving average convergence and divergence, relative strength index, stochastic oscillator, and Bollinger Band. Design/methodology/approach: The study utilizes a descriptive and quantitative research design. […]

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Structural Stability of the Relationship between Indirect Taxes and Government Expenditure in Nepal: Implications for Fiscal Policy

Abstract: This study uses time series data of Nepal from fiscal years 1974/75 to 2017/18 to examine the dynamics of the relationship between indirect taxes and government spending. The main objective of the study is to examine the effect size of Value Added Tax (VAT), excise, and customs duties in predicting Nepal’s budget deficit. The

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Brand Loyalty among Mobile Users

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that influence brand loyalty among young mobile phone users. The study establishes a conceptual framework and tests hypotheses with a sample of 315 respondents from mobile phone users of various brands to explore the factors influencing brand loyalty. A structured questionnaire is used to gather data,

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Navigating the New Normal: Performance of Stock Market during Pandemic

Abstract This study analyzes the effect of COVID-19 on the Nepalese stock market. It utilizes data from January 23, 2020, to December 31, 2020, and examines variables such as confirmed cases, deaths, lockdowns, and interest rates. The results reveal a significant negative impact of COVID-19 related variables, interest rates, and lockdowns on the stock market

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The liquidity paradox in Nepalese banks

Abstract: This study analyzes the influence of bank-specific and macroeconomic variables on liquidity in commercial banks in Nepal. Using pooled cross-sectional data from ten sample banks for the period 2011/12 to 2016/17, with sixty observations, the study employs a causal-comparative and descriptive research design as its methodology. The study concludes that bank-specific and macroeconomic variables

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Online Shopping in Kathmandu Valley: Users’ Knowledge, Challenges andWay Forward

Abstract:E-payment users are expanding all over the world as a result of globalization and improved ICT facilities. Nepal has a 63 percent internet penetration rate, with 3, 59, 12,019 people using mobile services. In order to identify issues and managerial solutions for online purchasing in the Kathmandu valley, for the study, a sample of 295

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Psychological Contract Breach and Organizational Deviance Behaviour: Mediating Role of Professional Commitment

Abstract: This study was carried out to measure the direct impact of employees’ psychological contract breaches on organizational deviance behavior and professional commitment, direct impact of professional commitment on organizational deviance behavior, and mediating role of professional commitment in the relationship between psychological contract breaches to organizational deviance behavior.  As the respondents, 426 employees working

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Does the formal financial sector enhance small business employment generation in Nepal: Evidence from cross-sectional data

ABSTRACT: Small business enterprises are widely recognized as a driving force of economic growth and development in any nation. Empirical evidence has shown that they contribute to job creation, help to alleviate poverty, and increase a nation’s level of productivity. In the exponential increase of small businesses, the role of the financial sector is crucial.

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The Stock Market’s Reaction to Unanticipated Catastrophic Event

Abstract: Several factors influence the stock market; they trigger market over-or under-reactions. Our research aims to identify the effect of a major catastrophic event on stock returns. For this, we use daily data of stock market indices with 210 observations and the effect of catastrophic event, Nepal Earthquake 2015, was tested using the method of

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