Decline In Stocks Research Articles

Intercropping Legumes Improves Long Term Productivity and Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Stocks in Sub‐Saharan Africa

AbstractFood, feed, and fiber production needs to increase to support demands of the growing population in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), while soil fertility continues to decline. Intercropping, the cultivation of two or more crop species on the same field, can provide yield benefits and is suggested to positively affect soil organic carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) stocks. This study uses the biogeochemical model system LandscapeDNDC with the objective to (a) represent maize‐legume intercropping systems in different bioregions in SSA by simultaneously simulating both crops and their interactions and (b) assess long‐term (20 years) impacts of intercropping under varying mineral fertilizer inputs (0–150 kg N ha−1 yr−1) on productivity as well as soil organic C and N stocks. We test LandscapeDNDC on 82 field data sets (site‐year‐treatment combinations) from 18 sites to represent yields and soil C/N dynamics of maize‐legume intercropping systems. Using the model for long‐term scenario simulations showed that intercropping allows to sustain productivity and to improve or maintain SOC stock in low or zero fertilizer systems if all residues are returned to the soil. In contrast, for sole‐cropped maize systems, a decline in SOC stocks was simulated unless a minimum of 35 kg N ha−1 yr−1 of fertilizer was applied at full residue return. We conclude that intercropping using legumes alongside sufficient residue return allows for stabilizing long‐term yields while avoiding SOC losses even with low fertilizer N inputs. Overall, our study confirms the potential of intercropping as a sustainable agricultural practice that could significantly contribute to food security in SSA.

Field and DNA-barcode based surveys reveal evidence of rare endemic fishes in the Rufiji River Basin

Endemic fish species have long supported the livelihoods of local communities in the Rufiji River Basin (RRB). However, destructive fishing practices have led to a concerning decline in endemic fish stocks. To assess these changes, this study employed key informant interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and fishery surveys to assess the historical and contemporary distribution of endemic fishes within the RRB. DNA barcoding was also used to verify species identities. Out of 37 reported fish species, 33 species (54.55% endemic and 45.45% exotic to RRB) were confirmed through DNA barcoding and morphological characteristics. About 5 species including, Heterobranchus longifilis, Citharinus congicus, Labeo congoro, Mormyrus longirostris, and Labeobarbus leleupanus were rarely found in the field, despite being classified as Least Concern by IUCN. Additionally, five species that were reported to be present in the RRB by experienced fishers were not captured during sampling. This highlights the need for validation of the existence of such species through eDNA metabarcoding. Moreover, due to the rarity of some species in the area, their IUCN assessment should be revisited.

Global decline in microbial-derived carbon stocks with climate warming and its future projections

Abstract Soil organic carbon (SOC) represents the largest terrestrial pool of organic carbon and is indispensable for mitigating climate change and sustaining soil fertility. As a major component of stable SOC, microbial-derived carbon (MDC) accounts for approximately half of the total SOC and has repercussions on climate feedback. However, our understanding of the spatial and temporal dynamics of MDC stocks is limited, hindering assessments of the long-term impacts of global warming on persistent SOC sequestration in the soil‒atmosphere C cycle. Here, we compiled an extensive global dataset and employed ensemble machine learning techniques to forecast the spatial-temporal dynamics of MDC stocks across 93.4% of the total global land area from 1981 to 2018. Our findings revealed that for every 1°C increase in temperature, there was a global decrease of 6.7 Pg in the soil MDC stock within the predictable areas, equivalent to 1.4% of the total MDC stock or 0.9% of the atmospheric C pool. The tropical regions experienced the most substantial declines in MDC stocks. We further projected future MDC stocks for the next century based on shared socioeconomic pathways, showing a global decline in MDC stocks with a potential 6–37 Pg reduction by 2100 depending on future pathways. We recommend integrating the response of MDC stocks to warming into socioeconomic models to enhance confidence in selecting sustainable pathways.

Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on the dependence structure and risk spillovers in global stock markets

AbstractThis study employs the MS‐GARCH‐EVT‐vine copula model to examine changes in the dependence structure and risk spillovers among global stock markets during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Our results indicate that the dependence structure of global stock markets exhibits intercontinental clustering characteristics. Specifically, the Hong Kong, French and US stock markets serve as the central nodes in the Asia‐Pacific, European and American regions, respectively. Furthermore, the COVID‐19 pandemic has reduced the number of stock markets directly linked to central nodes and exacerbated the synchronized decline in global stock markets. Additionally, the COVID‐19 pandemic has increased risk spillovers among global stock markets outside China, altering the direction of intercontinental risk contagion. These findings are significant for policy makers to prevent cross‐border risk spillovers and for investors to enhance their risk management strategies.

PSIX-6 Algal oil as an alternative source of docosahexaenoic acid in feline diets

Abstract The global demand for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation by humans and their necessity in companion animal foods has raised questions related to environmental sustainability and nutrient content of fish oil. The combination of reported diminishing EPA and DHA content in fish oil and the forecasting of a significant decline in global fish stocks over the next decade make it critical to consider alternative sources of omega-3 fatty acids to reduce dependence on fish harvests. Cultured algal oil has been identified as a promising and viable alternative to fish-based oils. As such, the purpose of this study was to determine the inclusion level of algal oil in cat foods necessary to deliver the same serum concentrations of DHA provided from fish oil. Cats (n = 26) were first fed a control food formulated to avoid ingredients that contain long chain omega-3 fatty acids [ɑ-linolenic (ALA), EPA, and DHA] for 5 wk, to establish a baseline serum concentrations of these fatty acids. Cats were then randomized into two groups, and fed test foods containing either fish oil or algal oil in sequential increasing levels of DHA (0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6%) for 5-wk periods each. Blood was analyzed for serum DHA and EPA concentrations after each of these feeding periods. A regression analysis was used to calculate a bioequivalence factor between fish oil and algal oil inclusion levels. There was no difference (P > 0.05) in intake or body weight between cats consuming diets containing algal oil or fish oil. Analysis of serum fatty acid concentrations showed that increasing fish and algal oil had no effect (P > 0.05) on serum linolenic acid, ALA, or arachidonic acid; however, increasing fish and algal oil did have an effect on DHA such that serum DHA was increased at similar rates as fish oil (P = 0.050) and algal oil (P = 0.026) levels were increased in the diet. Although increasing levels of fish and algal oil both increased serum EPA concentrations (P < 0.001), fish oil increased serum EPA to a greater extent than algal oil when fed at all levels. Overall, these data indicate that inclusion of algal oil is a good alternative dietary source of DHA, but less of EPA, and that algal oil will need to be added to the diet in higher concentrations to achieve similar serum EPA concentrations as fish oil.

Winter Wheat Historic Trends and Yield Gaps in the Wheat State

AbstractWheat is the most widely grown grain crop in the world, and the United States is ranked as the fourth major wheat producer after China, India, and Russia. Kansas is the top winter wheat‐producing state in the United States and, as such, is nicknamed “The Wheat State.” A significant yield gap has existed in Kansas between potential winter wheat yields and the actual farm level average yield. Due to current conflict in the major wheat‐growing region of Ukraine and Russia and recent droughts, record decline in world wheat stocks was expected. To further understand winter wheat’s contribution to the economy, production trends, and relationship with climate variability, data available in the state of Kansas through annual winter wheat yield trials and USDA reports were used to study winter wheat historic trends and relations. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Crop Management by taking the quiz for the article at https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning‐Center/Courses.

Spatial and Seasonal Variations in the Size-Weight Relationship and Condition Index of the Mangrove Oyster Crassostrea tulipa (Lamarck, 1819) in the Saloum Delta, Senegal

In the Saloum delta in Senegal, the mangrove oyster Crassostrea tulipa is under increasing human pressure, leading to a decline in wild stocks, a decrease in the quality of the marketed oysters and the degradation of mangrove tree roots. Previous studies have pinpointed some of these disturbances and yet, there is little information available on the structure of the population and the condition index of the species. The aim of this study was to document these aspects in order to support a sustainable management of the resource. From January 2021 to December 2022, monthly sampling was carried out at five stations to study the size-weight relationship and the condition index (CI) of oysters. A total of 26,790 individuals ranging in size from 0.23 to 93.19 mm with an average of 33.86±16.38 mm shell height were collected. The species was found to have a minority allometry (b = 2.54 <3), with a strong correlation between individual weight and oyster shell height (r = 0.88). CI showed seasonal and inter-site variations over the two years, with an overall mean value of 11.17±2.72%. The highest CI values were observed during the hot season and the lowest during the hot-cold transition period.

Effectiveness of textured vegetable protein incorporation for partial fish meat substitution in fish cakes

SummaryExcessive consumption of seafood has resulted in a decline in fish stocks and the destruction of ecosystems worldwide. Textured vegetable proteins (TVPs) can be used in manufacturing fish products, including surimi‐based fish cakes, to prevent these problems. In this study, we aimed to incorporate TVP into fish cakes as an alternative to fish meat (surimi). Fish cake samples containing TVP (0, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%) were prepared and cooked through boiling or frying. Texture profiles, volatile compounds and consumer acceptance of the fish cake samples were measured. An increase in TVP content enhanced the protein content of the samples, making them more suitable than fish meat is as a protein source. In the fish cake samples, the textural properties, including hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess and chewiness, increased with increasing TVP content. Analysis of the volatile compounds showed that hexanal and 2‐pentifuran, which are primarily responsible for the grassy or beany flavour of soy, increased with increasing TVP content in fish cakes. The levels of these components were significantly lower in the fried samples than in the boiled samples. Overall, fried fish cakes containing 5% TVP (FST5) exhibited acceptance ratings similar to those of the control. Moreover, FST5 scored the highest in appearance, odour, taste and overall liking. Therefore, fried fish cakes supplemented with 5% TVP were qualitatively similar to fried fish cakes containing 100% fish meat (surimi). We propose the partial substitution of fish meat with alternative products to potentially reduce overfishing.

Place meanings of shore recreational fishers in the urban fringe

AbstractWhile recreational fishers recognize the many benefits of their practice, there is less recognition of these benefits by decision-makers in natural resource management. Fisheries motivations and benefits have not been sufficiently captured in urban and urban/suburban interface (urban fringe) areas. To help address this gap, this work captures fisheries motivations and benefits in the urban fringe of Rhode Island using a place meaning methodology. In-person interviews were conducted in Spanish and English with anglers who use public access sites in the urban fringe near Providence, Rhode Island. This area was found to support diverse users with needs for access, suitable water quality, and safety. Mental and physical health benefits were also found. The results inform fisheries management and landscape planning via a greater understanding of the conceptualization of coastal spaces and suggestions for future attributes of coastal spaces. Future directions to explore include the relationship between place meanings and well-being, the relationship between place meanings and fishing motivations, and gathering place meanings across diverse users and locations. Understanding recreational fishing motivations and benefits in the urban fringe informs fisheries and coastal management decision-making under potential landscape changes or fishery stock decline.

The equity market response to climate change litigation

We document a significant decline in defendants' stock prices after the filing of litigation cases on climate change issues in the US. Economically, we document a 0.5% decline on the filing day and a 2.7% cumulative abnormal decline in the eight days following the filing. Cross-sectional analysis shows that the negative response is more pronounced in firms with greater external financial constraints, higher cash flow volatility, and lower environmental, social, and governance ratings. The difference-in-differences analysis shows a decline in total and responsible institutional ownership and an increase in corporate reputation risk after a climate change litigation is filed.

Genetic consequences in the southern African endemic seabream Polysteganus undulosus (Sparidae) after eight decades of overfishing

The Critically Endangered seventy-four seabream Polysteganus undulosus, a slow-growing sparid that forms spawning aggregations off South Africa, faced heavy exploitation from 1910 until a fishery moratorium was put in place in 1998. Utilising temporal samples from 1962/1963 (mid-collapse) and 2005/2006 (post-collapse), we assessed genetic diversity at six microsatellite loci. Amplification success for archived samples was low (43%), necessitating a rarefaction approach, revealing a 40% decrease in allelic diversity. Significant genetic differences between recent and archived samples confirmed the impact of overfishing. Simulation studies indicated that missing genotypes did not affect these tests, validating the genetic differences. Using a coalescent-based approach, a 10-fold decrease in effective population size (Ne) was estimated over this 43-year period (Ne = 43.88 to 4.76). Simulations provided corrected Ne of 36.86, accounting for missing genotypes that were responsible for inflated values. Assuming 25% of pristine levels in the 1960s, pristine Ne values ranged from 147 to 176 in 1910, suggesting a 96.8–98.3% genetic decline over 88 years of exploitation. This study emphasises severe genetic consequences of overfishing on P. undulosus diversity and effective population size. The results provide vital genetic baseline data for recovery assessment and conservation efforts, as well as an analytical framework to evaluate the stock decline using partial genotyping data gathered from degraded archived samples.

Evaluating the responsiveness of Caribbean stock markets – The case of COVID-19

The Caribbean stock markets have been largely ignored by scholars, partly due to the conventional view of a weak and inefficient system, and low integration to the world financial system. This paper examines the major announcements related to COVID-19 as exogenous shocks and their impacts on stock market returns in the two most developed stock markets in the Caribbean region. Using the standard event methodology and a dynamic difference in differences model, we confirm a significant decline in stock returns in response to negative announcements of COVID-19-related news. Other positive news such as the announcements of re-opening of the economy and vaccine had a positive impact on stock returns. The Jamaica stock markets are likely to be weakly efficient and exhibit low responsiveness to major COVID-19-related events and news. Most sectors in the Caribbean economy experienced significant losses to stock returns resulting from these shocks. The banking, conglomerates, and property sectors continued to be subdued in the face of continued uncertainty and unpredictability of the overall impact of COVID-19. The energy and communication sectors seemed to be either the most resilient or most asymmetrically informed sectors as they are found not to be affected by COVID-19-related announcements. The manufacturing, property, and non-banking sectors are found to recover quickly from the shocks. Our analysis provides further insight in terms of portfolio investment strategies in the Caribbean region.

Implications of fisher perceptions on coral restoration in Tondol, northwestern Philippines

Increasing coral restoration efforts globally have been aimed at improving reef status and the ecosystem functions and services they provide, including enhancing reef fish communities and fisheries production on nearby reefs. However, empirical evidence showing the influence of coral restoration on fish stocks is limited. In Barangay Tondol, a small-scale fishing village in the northwestern Philippines, fisher knowledge and perception studies were completed through individual interviews to provide insights into the perceived impacts of local restoration efforts on coral reef conditions and fishery outputs. The influence of fishers' social demographics and fishery information to their held perceptions were also explored. Fishers’ responses showed a perceived decline in fish stocks over the last 5–10 years mainly attributed to overharvesting, and a slight improvement in coral reef condition due to a reduction in destructive fishing. Out of 53 fisher respondents, 72% were aware of coral restoration efforts in their area and held positive perceptions that theoretically, conducting coral restoration can improve their fish stocks and local reef conditions through the provision of habitat functions. Perceived actual effectiveness of the local efforts was also positive, but with a lower number of responses. Multiple hierarchical regression tests showed that, among social demographics, fishery information, and perceptions on fish stocks, perceived improvement in coral condition was associated with stronger support for coral restoration activities. These findings indicate that fishers perceive positive effects of coral restoration to local coral status and fisheries, and highlight the need for restoration practitioners to engage early on with key stakeholders to assess local fisheries status and local priorities to inform restoration strategies.

Management of Swanggi Fish (Priacanthus Macracanthus) in the Waters of the Port of Nusantara Fishery Port Ratu

Indonesia has two-thirds of its territory covered by sea, making it rich in marine resources, especially fish. According to the Census of Marine Life, there are around 950 thousand species that inhabit the world's oceans, but only about one percent have been exploited. In Indonesia itself, FishBase records around 4743 types of fish, making it the country with the largest Marine Mega-Biodiversity in the world (Jabbar, 2018). There are two main problems in the fisheries sector in Indonesia: economics and biology. Biological problems include threats to the sustainability of fish stocks, while economic problems are related to the lack of profits obtained by fishermen from catches and sustainable use of fish resources (Akoit and Nalle, 2018). The Archipelago Fisheries Port (PPN) plays an important role in supporting fishing activities in the Indian Ocean, including in Palabuhanratu, West Java. Palabuhanratu is an important location for landing various types of fish, especially large pelagic fish such as tuna and skipjack, as well as swanggi fish (Priacanthusmacracanthus), which experienced a significant increase in production from 573 tonnes in 2013 to 18,730 tonnes in 2015 (Sadewi et al., 2018). Swanggi fish is a demersal fish with high economic value that is in demand by the public and is an export commodity to Korea, Japan and China. However, high demand results in overfishing and a decline in adult fish stocks (Jabbar et al., 2017). This research is descriptive quantitative research which aims to measure the level of variables through samples. The analytical methods used include analysis of biological aspects of swanggifish, catch analysis methods, and sustainability analysis methods using Rapid Appraisal for Fisheries (RAPFISH). It is hoped that the results of this research can provide a sustainable shrimp resource management strategy based on the data obtained.

COVID-19 pandemic, oil prices and Saudi stock market: empirical evidence from ARDL modeling and Bayer–Hanck cointegration approach

In 2020, the world experienced several significant events, including the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the collapse of international crude oil prices. The rapid spread of this pandemic has dramatic impacts on financial markets all over the world, thereby increasing market risk aversion in an unprecedented way since the subprime financial crisis. The decline in stock markets implied volatilities of equity and oil prices, thereby heightening turmoil in global financial markets despite comprehensive and substantial financial reforms. To this end, we investigated the likely effects of this pandemic on the Saudi stock market while controlling for oil prices based on daily data for a period from 1/1/2020 to 19/9/2022. To ascertain the existence of a long-run equilibrium relationship between the variables, we applied autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) modeling and the error correction model, with this ultimately revealing the existence of strong cointegration in the long run. The ARDL bounds test was found to be robust by combined cointegration tests, thus providing further evidence of a strong relationship in the long run. Granger causality tests also yielded evidence of causality between the variables in both directions. The total COVID-19 confirmed cases and oil prices also caused movements in stock returns in the short run. Our findings have some prominent implications for asset managers and policymakers to improve stock market efficiency and boost global economic activity. Saudi authorities can consequently remove the regulatory and legal obstacles to develop their stock market and better improve the risk management, which will allow to make quick decisions in response to any oil price volatilities. Policymakers should also adopt proactive strategies that can comfort stock investors’ anxieties over the increasing oil price volatilities. Finally, the findings should be treated with some cautions because of the limited sample size and the tests’ statistical inference. Nevertheless, they do open opportunities for further studies to look in more detail at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected, over the short and long run, monetary and fiscal policy coordination, financial stability, and various other macroeconomic indicators in Saudi Arabia.

Aboveground Spatiotemporal Carbon Storage Model in the Changing Landscape of Jatigede, West Java, Indonesia

Land use and land cover (LULC) change is the variable with the maximum influence on carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems, due to a fundamental alteration of the ecosystem, structure, function, and variability over time. Understanding the dynamics of aboveground carbon stocks in underway constructions and urban expansions is crucial to provide a basis for land use management and planning. The objective of this study was to analyze the spatiotemporal dynamics of aboveground carbon storage and assess how the LULC change is affected by human intervention, as well as how aboveground carbon stocks respond to these changes in the tropical highland landscape of Jatigede. In this study, changes in aboveground carbon stocks were investigated between 2014 and 2021 by using the integrated valuation of ecosystem services and tradeoffs (InVEST) model. The results revealed that the total aboveground carbon stock decreased between 2014 and 2021. Forests showed the greatest decline in the aboveground carbon stock in terms of space. The primary cause of the reduction in the aboveground carbon stock was the conversion of vegetated land to agricultural and urban land cover. The aboveground carbon stock change was also caused by the continuing construction, which resulted in the extension of construction zones. However, an increase in the aboveground carbon stock was mostly observed in mixed gardens that were close to forest areas. The preservation of mixed gardens as a tree-based agroforestry system can be suggested for enhancing the aboveground carbon stock, as mixed gardens play a significant role in carbon storage in the midst of the increasingly massive deforestation due to the expansion of urban areas.

Comparison of linear and nonlinear modeling approaches to develop an abundance index based on voyage and market data for a data-limited fishery

IntroductionWorldwide coastal fish resources face severe threats from fisheries overexploitation. However, the evaluation of abundance trends in most coastal fisheries is constrained by limited data. This study took blackmouth croaker (Atrobucca nibe), a stock depleted by coastal trawl fishery in southwestern Taiwan, as an example to showcase the development of a relative abundance index from data-limited fishery (only landing data were available).MethodsThis study employed unique data sourcing from voyage data recorders (VDRs) to estimate fishing effort (in combination with landing data to estimate the catch per unit effort, CPUE) that demonstrated the potential application in global data-limited fisheries and assessed alternative approaches for predictors of fishery-targeting practices to condition effort for producing more accurate metrics of relative abundance. The nominal CPUE was standardized using three statistical models: generalized linear model, generalized additive model (GAM), and vector-autoregressive spatiotemporal models (VASTs) with two treatments of each of the four effects: environmental (sea temperature, salinity, density of mixing layer, seafloor temperature, and chlorophyll), vessel, spatial, and targeting effects. A total of 15 models were designed and compared for these effects, and their explanatory power (EP) was evaluated using cross-validation R2 and other metrics.Results and discussionResults indicated that the targeting effect exerted the most significant influence on standardization and was suggested to be addressed through the principal component analysis (PCA) approach. Both vessel and spatial effects demonstrated considerable influence, whereas the environmental effect exhibited a limited impact, possibly due to the small fishing area in this study. Regarding models’ EP, given the nonlinear nature of the PCA algorithm and environmental data, the study highlighted the superiority of the GAM over linear-based models. However, incorporating nonlinear features in VAST (M15) makes it the most effective model in terms of predictive power in this study. Concerning the stock status, despite variations in relative CPUE trends among major models, a general declining trend since 2015 signals the potential decline of the blackmouth stock and urges fishery managers to consider further design of management measures.

Conjunctive surface water and groundwater management in a multiple user environment

The conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater is practiced worldwide as a measure to address water supply uncertainty. This paper focuses on a scenario in which an aquifer is open to multiple users and examines the impact of such an open-access environment on the stabilization function of conjunctive management. We construct a non-cooperative stochastic dynamic game model where multiple users utilize groundwater intake from a common aquifer as a complement to fluctuating surface water. We also propose a simpler baseline applicable to dynamic environments to compute the benefits of the stabilization function when users are unable to adjust groundwater intake to surface water uncertainties. We then apply the model to the real-world case of the water supply environment of the Cao’e River in China. Simulation results show that open access leads to diminishing stabilization values as higher pumping costs due to declining stocks lead to a weakening of users’ incentive to utilize groundwater flexibly. Furthermore, the stabilization function itself is destabilized as the number of users increases. This is because greater groundwater intake and a decline in stocks amplify variations in pumping costs caused by different patterns of surface-water fluctuation.

Sistem Sosial dan Ekologi Pantai Batu Pinagut

The interaction of social-ecological systems in coastal villages often causes problems, ranging from decreasing ecological quality to social conflict. This research aims to determine the description of the social interaction system in the coastal area and to determine the description of the ecological system in the coastal area of Kuala Kaidipang Village, North Bolaang Mongondow Regency. The data used is secondary data obtained by direct observation. The research results show that the separation between social and ecosystem management causes a decline in small-scale fisheries production on the coast due to a decline in fish stocks. The decline in fish stocks is caused by overfishing, habitat degradation and pollution. Open access further exacerbates the problem of overfishing. Managers and stakeholders face difficulties in designing and implementing effective management solutions. As for social interaction, it can be seen from 2 aspects, namely close relations between residents, interaction with the natural environment and coastal activities. Meanwhile, the ecological system includes coastal ecological systems including marine biodiversity, mangrove ecosystems, human activities and sustainability.

Pengaruh CAR, NPL, ROA, LDR, dan Ukuran Perusahaan terhadap Harga Saham pada Perbankan Konvensional di BEI (2020–2021)

The assessment of a company's performance can be reflected in its stock value. In early 2020, particularly on March 2, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was felt in Indonesia, leading to a decline in stock prices on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). This research aims to examine the simultaneous and partial effects of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Non-Performing Loans (NPL), Return On Asset (ROA), Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR), and Company Size on stock prices in conventional banking companies listed on the IDX during the period of 2020–2021. The research method employed is quantitative, utilizing secondary data from 40 banking companies that meet the criteria out of a total of 45 listed on the IDX. The results of the study indicate that partially, CAR has a positive effect on stock prices, while NPL, ROA, LDR, and Company Size have a negative impact. Simultaneously, CAR, NPL, ROA, LDR, and Company Size collectively have a positive influence on stock prices.