Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. I first criticized the CFA in a 2009 article , which generated a lot of angry comments. But earlier in 2023, the CFA Institute announced the biggest changes to the program since it started.

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FineMark

JANUARY 17, 2024

This Christmas, Santa’s Route Included a Stop on Wall Street At year end, the stock market rallied sharply and bond market performance was nothing short of breathtaking. FIGURE 3 Source: Strategas Securities LLC Another key factor in future equity market performance is valuation. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Better transition roles for moving into IB/PE/related fields are corporate banking , Big 4 TS/TAS/valuation , credit analysis , or even commercial real estate or management consulting. There may also be other compensation, such as 401(k) matches and stock-based compensation, especially at startups and tech companies.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 31, 2024

In-depth analysis that might take days or weeks, such as a financial model with 1,000 rows in Excel to assess a biopharma company’s valuation. If you have the right background – IB/PE at top firms or possibly equity research or CFA / asset management experience – the interviews and case studies are fairly standard.

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FineMark

JANUARY 20, 2023

The phenomenon is likely to play out over several years with various ramifications, including valuations. As shown in Figure 3, below, from 1950 through 1989 (a period that was also less globalized and national interest and security were more heavily considered), equity valuations were expectedly lower.

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APRIL 13, 2023

“The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient.” These two factors paint a valuation picture that is less attractive than it had been. ” Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation Warren Buffett is one of the world’s foremost investors.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

“ We have long felt that the only value of stock forecasters is to make fortune-tellers look good.” Both bonds and stocks reversed course for the remainder of the quarter, posting losses for the period. With a current net worth of $115.7 Consequently, by the end of July 2023, the S&P was up more than 20% for the year.

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