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What Happened In Markets This Week: Oil's Spike, US CPI & US-China Trade Talks

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Markets erupted this week as oil spiked 13% overnight following Israeli strikes on Iran. Anthony and Piers unpack what it all means from geopolitical ...

Inside the Biggest PE & M&A Deals You Need to Know (KKR, Telegraph, Salesforce, Informatica)

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Wall Street’s wild recruiting arms race to the collapse of KKR’s £4bn Thames Water rescue, Anthony and Stephen unravel the biggest private e...

The Trading Floor: What to Know Before Your Markets Interview

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Piers Curran returns to break down the macro landscape as we head into the second half of 2025, just in time for interview season. We unpack the three...

Switching From Tech to Finance: Career Paths Explained with Sara Ruozzo (UBS)

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Sara Ruozzo, whose journey from classical studies in Milan to internships at Microsoft and Tesla, and now working...

The Deal Room: Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know (Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Victoria's Secrets, OpenAI)

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a $35bn “Valentine’s Day love letter” to OpenAI’s mysterious $6.5bn hardware play, Anthony and Stephen break down the biggest deal storie...

The Trading Floor: UK’s Surprise Boom vs. America’s Debt Doom

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a surprise jump in UK inflation to soaring retail sales and a surging pound, Anthony and Piers break down why Britain’s economy is defying expe...

The Deal Room: IPO Market 2025 & Investment Bank League Tables (Feat. eToro, CoreWeave, Revolut, Figma...)

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From eToro’s blockbuster debut to the return of SPACs and the flood of micro IPOs from China, Anthony and Stephen break down what’s really happeni...

The Trading Floor: Why the S&P 500 Just Rallied 20% in 5 Weeks

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a blistering 20% S&P rebound to Trump’s tariff U-turn, Anthony and Piers unpack what’s behind one of the fastest stock market rallies in ...

Finding your Investment Edge with Portfolio Manager Mahgul Ansari

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this career insight episode, Anthony speaks with Mahgul Ansari, an Assistant Portfolio Manager at Premier Miton, about her unconventional path into...

The Deal Room: Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know This Week (Shell, BP, Skechers, Sunoco)

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Shell eyeing BP in a historic mega-merger to 3G Capital’s surprise $9.4bn move on Skechers, Anthony and Stephen break down the M&A headline...

The Trading Floor: Why the Fed Won't Be Cutting Interest Rates Anytime Soon

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed kept rates on hold - no surprise there. But in this episode, Anthony and Piers dig into the real story: the subtle shifts in language, the ris...

The Deal Room: Will Meta Be Forced to Spin Off Instagram and WhatsApp?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meta is back in the crosshairs of the FTC. Could Zuckerberg really be forced to spin off Instagram or WhatsApp? We explore the legal showdown, what it...

The Trading Floor: Why The U.S. Economy Isn't As Weak As It Looks

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony and Piers break down the latest U.S. GDP figures that sent headlines into a frenzy, but is the economy really on the brink of recession? ...

Making It in Finance from a Non-Target Uni and No Finance Degree with Guinevere Taylor

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guinevere Taylor didn’t study finance. She didn’t go to a top-tier uni. But she built a successful career in asset management and after several ye...

The Deal Room: Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know This Week

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Anthony and Stephen unpack the return of mega mergers, from Capital One’s $35.5bn takeover of Discover Financial to Nomura’...

The Trading Floor: Trump vs The Fed - What You Need To Know

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a president hints at firing the Fed chair, markets spiral, and Elon Musk suddenly retreats from Washington?In this episode, Anthony ...

The Deal Room: Is ESG Dead? (Part 2)

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our ESG mini-series, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett dive into the backlash that’s hit the ESG world: record fund outflows, greenw...

The Human Side of Finance: Soft Skills, Neurodiversity, and Global Markets (Senior Sales & Trading Exec)

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony sits down with Miren-Edurne De Frutos, a senior sales & trading executive with decades of global experience across top-ti...

The Deal Room: ESG Explained — Beyond the Buzzword (Part 1)

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is ESG just a buzzword or does it still matter? In this two-part episode, Anthony Cheung is joined by ESG expert Stephen Barnett to unpack what ESG re...

The Trading Floor: Trump’s Tariff Reversal Sparks Historic Stock Rally

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In one of the wildest weeks on Wall Street since 2008, markets flip from panic to euphoria—thanks to a single Truth Social post and a dramatic polic...

The Truth About Working in Quant Finance with Nitish Maini, Chief Strategy Officer at WorldQuant

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to succeed in quant finance? Anthony Cheung sits down with Nitish Maini, Chief Strategy Officer at WorldQuant, to discuss his journe...

The Deal Room: 10 Stocks Feeling the Trump Heat (or Love!) - Part 2

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second half of this two-part series, Anthony and Stephen unpack the political and economic ripple effects of Trump's first term on Nike, Europe...

Breaking into Private Equity & Investment Banking: Salena Lee’s Unconventional Finance Journey

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you break into finance without a traditional background? Salena Lee, a Director in Real Estate Investment Banking EMEA at JLL, shares her uncon...

The Deal Room: 10 Stocks Feeling the Trump Heat (or Love!) - Part 1

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do Tesla, Chevron, Paul Weiss, Accenture, and Boeing all have in common? In this episode, Anthony and Stephen dive into the companies most impact...

The Trading Floor: Is the UK Economy on Brink of Stagnation?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the UK economy teetering on the edge, or are we all just stuck in a cycle of doomscrolling and media hype?In this episode, Anthony and Piers unpack...

The Deal Room: Google's $32B Cybersecurity Bet, Pepsi’s Health Kick & ESG’s Resilience

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Stephen discuss three major business stories: Google's acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion, PepsiCo's $...

The Trading Floor: Decoding the Fed & BoE Meetings

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Piers break down the latest decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, including why both central ban...

From Investment Banking to Neuroscience: Emily Cook on Peak Performance

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former investment banker and private equity professional Emily Cook shares her journey into neuroscience and performance coaching, discussing the chal...

The Deal Room - Inside Investment Banking’s Biggest Deals (GS, Citi, UBS & Barclays)

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Deal Room, Anthony and Stephen break down the latest high-stakes deals shaking up the investment banking world. From Goldman Sa...

The Trading Floor: Breaking Down the Latest Sell-Off in Markets

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Markets just took a hit, why? In this episode, Anthony and Piers break down the latest global market sell-off, unpacking the forces at play. From fres...

The Deal Room: Is the UK IPO Market Doomed?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the UK losing its edge in deal-making? In this episode, Anthony and Stephen break down the state of M&A, private equity, and IPOs, exploring ho...

The Trading Floor: Is the US Dollar Losing Its Safe-Haven Status?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Piers break down the biggest shifts in global markets, from what's driving the euro’s rally against the dollar to the l...

Mindset, Sales & Success: Lessons from the Trading Floor with Hayley Rosenlund

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go from a successful career in finance to coaching top executives? In this episode, Hayley shares her journey, from excelling as a student ...

The Deal Room: Can Nvidia Keep Winning? Is Tesla Losing Its Edge?

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Stephen break down the high-stakes earnings of Nvidia and Tesla, two of the most-watched stocks on Wall Street.What’s i...

The Trading Floor: Are Markets at a Tipping Point?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are we on the brink of a market shake-up? In this episode, Anthony and Piers break down the latest shifts in market sentiment, key economic indicators...

The Deal Room: BP’s Struggles, Shein’s Valuation Crash & the Billion-Dollar Rise of Sports Franchises

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Stephen discuss the recent struggles of BP, the impact of activist investors like Elliott Management, the dramatic drop i...

From Law to Trading Desk (Emma Baron, Executive Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management)

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does a law graduate end up trading leveraged credit at one of the world's leading financial institutions? Emma Baron, Executive Director in Levera...

The Deal Room: Musk vs Altman - The Battle for AI Supremacy

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode unpacks the high-stakes rivalry between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, diving into the power shifts within OpenAI, its controversial move from...

The Trading Floor: Barclays’ Turnaround, EU Equities Rally & US Inflation Risks

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran break down Barclays’ strong earnings, is their turnaround strategy finally payin...

The Deal Room: Private Equity Wars, IBD Pay Trends & Santander's U.S. Dream

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Stephen discuss key topics in the financial industry, focusing on investment banking salaries and bonuses, a fierce priva...

The Trading Floor: Trump's Sovereign Wealth Fund Idea Explained

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Piers break down Trump’s idea for a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, what it is, how it works, and why it matters. They expl...

The Deal Room: HSBC's Investment Banking Exit

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Stephen break down HSBC’s decision to scale back parts of its investment banking business, what’s driving the move an...

BREAKING NEWS: Nvidia Crashes 16% on Chinese AI Breakthrough (DeepSeek)

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Anthony and Piers for a quick take on the latest news rocking markets Monday morning, as they unpack the trillion-dollar market sell-off sparked ...

The Deal Room: The World of Corporate Banking Explained

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stephen discusses the often misunderstood field of corporate banking, highlighting its significance within the financial services ind...

The Trading Floor: Tariff Relief, Stargate Billions & Netflix's Smash Hit

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Anthony and Piers as they dive into the latest market moves, including the US rally and shifting investments toward European equities.They unpack...

Commodity Trading Career Insight: Kristine Engman (Former Global Head of Trading & Risk at Cargill)

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of our Women in Finance series, Kristine shares her remarkable journey from a small mining town to leading roles at one of the wo...

Mastering Stress and Resilience in Trading and Leadership with AmplifyME CEO Will de Lucy

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Deal Room, Anthony sits down with AmplifyME Co-Founder & CEO Will De Lucy to explore what it takes to thrive under pressure...

The Trading Floor: CPI Relief & Wall Street Rakes in Record Profits

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Piers unpack record-breaking earnings from J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, driven by surging trading revenue, ...

The Deal Room: Shutterstock’s Getty Deal, Nvidia’s AI Vision, and Investment Bank Crunch Time

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Stephen discuss significant developments in the corporate finance world, including the $3.7 billion acquisition of Getty ...

The Trading Floor: Spiralling Gilt Yields Spell Trouble for the UK

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Piers discuss the current state of the UK market, focusing on the drop in the pound and the significant rise in bond yiel...

The Deal Room: How to Sell Your Business Successfully

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Deal Room, Anthony and Stephen take you through the entire process of selling a business—from the first decision to sell to t...

The AmplifyME Market Maker Podcast: 2025 Outlook

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Cheung, Stephen Barnett, and Piers Curran explore the biggest financial themes for 2025, including M&A predictions, US debt concerns, and ...

BREAKING NEWS: Dow Plunges 1,100 Points: First 10-Day Losing Streak Since 1974

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. central bank reduced its overnight borrowing rate by a quarter point to a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%, as expected.However, new quarterly f...

The Deal Room: 2024 in Review – M&A, AI, Private Credit, and IPOs

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett as they break down 2024’s biggest financial stories and trends. From Exxon's game-changing acquisition of Pi...

The Trading Floor: Musk Hits $400bn & Finance Meets Chicken Wings (and Shakira!)

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do chicken wings, Shakira, and Tesla's $400bn milestone have in common? More than you'd think! In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran b...

The Deal Room: Investment Banking & Attempted Murder

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett discuss the latest news in finance, including Nvidia's cash management and potential M&A strat...

The Trading Floor: Trump’s Energy Play & China’s ‘Japanification’

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran discuss the future of oil prices, influenced by Trump's energy policies and the broader global econom...

The Deal Room: Jaguar's Bold Rebrand & Fallout of a Failed Take-Private Deal

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett explore:Jaguar's controversial rebrand: Marketing brilliance or a risky misstep?The collapse of a ...

The Trading Floor: Coffee Hits Record Highs & Deutsche Bank's Bull Case

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran as they break down two big market stories: the surge in coffee prices to near 50-year highs and a bold forecast f...

The Deal Room: Is Nvidia's Magic Fading & Trump's Impact on the M&A Market for 2025

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett discuss Nvidia's recent earnings report, the implications of Trump's return on M&A activity, a...

The Trading Floor: Why Are Hedge Funds Betting Big on Bitcoin?

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran unpack Bitcoin’s meteoric rise, the wave of institutional money flooding into crypto, and how hedge funds are playin...

The Deal Room: Investment Banking to Private Equity with alumni Filip Tomasik

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony chats with Filip Tomasik, who opens up about his journey from a non-target university to landing roles in investment banking ...

The Trading Floor: The Trump "Doom Loop" Effect

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran discuss the implications of Donald Trump's return to power on the financial markets, particularl...

The Deal Room: Why Bank Stocks Love Trump & The Next Big AI IPO

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the financial market's reaction to Trump's return, focusing on how it impacts bank stocks and the deal-making landscape....

Breaking Barriers: Navigating Social Mobility in Finance (Chloe Shepherd - VP Credit Repo Trader at Citi)

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chloe Shepherd shares her inspiring journey from a working-class background in a small seaside town in northern England to becoming a VP Credit Repo T...

BREAKING NEWS: Trumps Wins U.S. Election: Stocks Hit Record High

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Republican Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest capturing the battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Geo...

The Deal Room: Private Equity's Next BIG Bet

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett as they break down five major finance stories covering IPOs, M&A, VC investments, private placements, and ...

The Deal Room: Tesla's Remarkable Surge & HSBC's Major Overhaul

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast episode, we dive into two major stories in the equity markets:Tesla’s impressive stock surge after a strong earnings report...

The Trading Floor: 3 Themes to Nail Your Global Markets Interview

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, students in our community asked for guidance on key market themes to discuss at interviews. So, we recorded this episode to help everyone g...

The Deal Room: Decoding J.P. Morgan & BlackRock Earnings for Interviews

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett as they dive into the world of corporate earnings, unpacking the latest reports from J.P. Morgan and BlackRock...

Career Insight: Devraj Bhattacharya, Flow Traders Head of Emerging Markets Trading in Asia

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Cheung interviews Devraj Bhattacharya, Flow Traders head of emerging markets trading in Asia.They discuss Flow Traders' role ...

The Deal Room: Mastering Your Finance CV & Cover Letter

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett discuss practical advice for students on crafting effective CVs and cover letters, emphasising the...

The Trading Floor: Germany, the "Sick Man" of Europe

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran break down the latest US CPI data and its implications for the Fed's interest rate strategy. But that...

How to Stand Out in Finance Job Applications: Advice from Asset Management Director

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

**This conversation was recorded LIVE on the AmplifyME LinkedIn page**In this conversation, Ben Arnold an investment director at Schroders, shares his...

The Deal Room: Mastering Investment Banking (IBD) Jargon for Interviews

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Stephen delve into the complexities of investment banking jargon, breaking down essential terms like EBITDA, leverage, DC...

BREAKING NEWS: US Non-Farm Payrolls comes in HOT!

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, join Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran as they break down the latest US labor report in real-time.Get insights into the instant...

The Deal Room: Bumper M&A Special (UniCredit, Intel, Rightmove)

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnet discuss the latest developments in M&A speculation, focusing on Unicredit's acquisition at...

The Trading Floor: China's Economic Revival & Saudi's Shift in Oil Strategy

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran discuss significant global economic events, focusing on China's recent stimulus measures aimed a...

The Deal Room: 5 M&A Trends For Your Investment Bank Interview

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Stephen discuss the current state of the M&A market, highlighting key trends, the impact of interest rates, and the d...

The Trading Floor: The Fed's Bold Strategy

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran discuss the recent interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England,...

9 Offers, 1 Strategy: Mastering Finance Internship Applications

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The internship application season is in full swing, and while it’s an exciting time, it can also be incredibly stressful. Don’t worry—we’ve go...

The Trading Floor: 50 bps Fed Cut Now 'Off the Table'

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by co-founder Piers Curran to dive into three major talking points in global markets this week.Here’s what we cover:Th...

The Deal Room: NFL Opens Doors to Private Equity

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest deals currently shaping the corporate finance landscape.We explore Mars' acquisition of Kellanova, t...

The Trading Floor: Mixed Reaction to US Non-Farm Payrolls Report

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The market remains divided on whether the Fed will cut rates by 50 or 25 basis points.Friday's labour report was expected to provide clarity, but inst...

The Deal Room: Unpacking the Valuation of Nvidia (Financial Model Explained)

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Deal Room, Anthony and Stephen Barnett dive deep into the valuation of Nvidia, comparing it with Intel. They explore vario...

The Trading Floor: Nvidia Earnings Explained

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia reported a staggering 122% revenue growth, but its sales outlook was disappointing. Data center revenues are slowing, the new Blackwell design ...

The Deal Room: Unveiling the World of M&A with Peter Bell, Founder of Cardean Bell

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat with Peter Bell, founder and CEO of Cardean Bell, a leading M&A boutique advisory firm. With 24 years at top investment b...

The Trading Floor: Market Peaks & Recession Fears

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is a US recession pending? Have stocks already peaked this year? Has the focus shifted from inflation to the labour market?In this episode, I speak to...

The Deal Room: Ackman’s Flop, Buffett’s Bet, and Canva’s AI Play

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into three of the most intriguing stories shaking up the financial world:Ackman’s IPO Flop: Bill Ackman’s Pershing S...

The Trading Floor: Monday's Market Selloff Explained

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The headline on Bloomberg reads '$6.4 trillion stock wipeout has traders fearing ‘Great Unwind’ is just starting'.Join us as we delve into the key...

The Deal Room: Return Of The SPACs & A Quantum Computing IPO

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we unpack:Investors and bankers are raising billions for new SPACs. What are they and why are they back in favour? (3:06)Honeywell’...

The Deal Room: "Ask Me Anything" Q&A with our Student Community (Part 2)

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 2-part series of The Deal Room, we dive into an "Ask Me Anything" session with the curious minds of the students on our Summer Analyst...

The Trading Floor: Tesla's Earnings Drop, Alphabet's Cloud Success and Biden Steps Down

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down the latest financial news in focus this week:Tesla's shares plunge after missing earnings for the fourth quarter in a r...

The Deal Room: "Ask Me Anything" Q&A with our Student Community (Part 1)

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 2-part series of The Deal Room, we dive into an "Ask Me Anything" session with the curious minds of the students on our Summer Analyst...

The Trading Floor: Nasdaq Posts Worst Day Since 2022 As Trump Rattles Markets

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Midweek turmoil hit global chip stocks following reports of tighter US export restrictions and rising geopolitical tensions, spurred by remarks from f...

The Deal Room: Is Nike In Trouble & HSBC Shakes Up Its IBD Division

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into Nike's recent struggles, with its stock down over 30% this year. We'll explore the factors contributing to its decline,...

The Trading Floor: US Stock Sector Rotation & Big Bank Earnings Explained

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday, US inflation dropped to 3% in June, leading to increased bets on interest rate cuts.As such, the Russell 2000 outperformed the Nasdaq 100...

The Deal Room: The Rise of Jefferies & A Big Week for Private Equity

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a great week for investment banking and deal-making, and we've curated the top four stories:Jefferies’ bumper earnings and the factors d...

The Trading Floor: Labour Landslide, Trump Trade & Tesla's Surge

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the aftermath of the Labour Party's landslide victory in the UK General Election. Discover how the markets have reacted ...

The Deal Room: The Art of The Spin-Off

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore five strategic reasons companies sell their assets.From divesting non-core businesses and restructuring to managing comple...