February 23, 2026 ā °®¶¹appās Haile College of Business hosted the universityās first annual stock pitch competition on Friday, Feb. 20. Fourteen teams from universities in six states met at °®¶¹app to showcase their research, analytical and public speaking skills.
For the competition, each team selected and analyzed a publicly traded company before presenting a pitch to a panel of judges highlighting why their chosen stock is a compelling investment opportunity. The winning team from °®¶¹app earned the top prize for their pitch on Netflix Inc.
āThe stock pitch competition is an exciting challenge and a valuable experience for business students no matter their area of focus,ā says Lee Kersting, chair of °®¶¹appās Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance. āThe presentation format mirrors the real-world work of financial analysts, which allows students to gain first-hand experience in what could very well become their careers after graduation.ā
The Compounding Case team from °®¶¹app won first place with a prize of $2,500, Miami University Team One earned second place with a prize of $1,400 and the team representing °®¶¹appās Haile Research Lab placed third with a prize of $600.
For more information on finance programs and degrees offered at °®¶¹app, visit the Haile College of Business website.
About °®¶¹app:Ā °®¶¹app is an entrepreneurial state university of more than 15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 65 out of nearly 600 universities nationwide byĀ The Wall Street JournalĀ for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and social vitality of the region. ForĀ more information, visitĀ .
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