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Roles in Quantitative Finance Explained By Head of Engineering Milandeep Bassi Mar 01, 2024

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Dive deep into the mechanics of quantitative finance and explore how a blend of skills ranging from data analysis to software development fuels this dynamic field.

If you've ever pondered the pathways to entering and excelling in quant finance, or if you seek to understand the symbiotic relationship between risk management and algorithm development, this episode is your roadmap.

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The Investment Bank Interview Playbook: Mastering Behaviour & Technical Questions Feb 26, 2024

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In this podcast episode, the team delves into the techniques and best practices for excelling in an investment bank interview.

Topics covered include:

**Crafting Compelling Responses:** Learn the art of structuring your answers for maximum impact.

**Harnessing the Power of Non-Verbal Communication:** Discover how positive body language can tip the scales in your favour.

**Setting Yourself Apart:** Strategies to highlight your unique attributes and experiences.

**Navigating Your 'Achilles Heel':** Tackling the daunting “What is your biggest weakness?” question with confidence.

**Articulating M&A Deals:** Best practices for succinctly and effectively explaining a live deal you're interested in.

**Solving Brain Teasers with Ease:** Tips for approaching and solving tricky brain teasers that interviewers love.

**Asking the Right Questions:** Guidance on what to ask when the tables turn, ensuring you leave a lasting impression.

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MM143: Nvidia Earnings, Cocoa Beans and Japanese Relief Feb 23, 2024

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In our end-of-week wrap of Global Markets, we discuss:

**Nvidia’s Market Triumph**:

Nvidia shattered records with the largest single-day market gain in history, adding an astounding $277 billion to its value. This monumental surge propels Nvidia into the ranks as the third-largest company globally. But what's on the horizon for this AI titan?

**The Cocoa Craze Among Hedge Funds**:

Uncover the reason behind hedge fund managers' growing obsession with cocoa. Dive into an analysis of how speculation plays a pivotal role in the cocoa futures market, unraveling the layers of this unique investment craze.

**Japan’s Nikkei 225 Surges**:

After a 34-year wait, Japan's Nikkei 225 index finally breaks its record, hitting an all-time high. Explore the concept of deflation, Japan's successful strategies to turn the economic tide, and the sustainability of this newfound growth. Can Japan maintain its momentum?

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The Deal Room: The sobering of SPACs and the IPO market heats up Feb 19, 2024

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In this week's episode, we unpack the following four stories in the world of corporate finance.

Will new SEC rules mean that SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) can be more than a bubble-market phenomenon?

The IPO market continues to heat up so what's driving the newfound activity and will it last?

A take-private deal for Italian loafer maker Tod's fuels luxury M&A speculation

Another oil and gas megadeal as Diamondback jumps on a $26bn Endeavor shale takeover

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The Deal Room: Carmaker M&A, Sports & Reddit IPO's and Adam Neumann is back! Feb 12, 2024

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This week, we unpack 5 real stories in the news to help you better understand concepts in corporate finance:

PGA Tour secures up to $3 billion from U.S. investors as LIV Golf merger hangs in the balance

Stellantis, owner of brands such as Peugeot, Fiat, and Chrysler says it isn’t considering a plan to merge with other manufacturers

Shares of Amer Sports Inc. debuted with a gain, as the upsized initial public offering was priced low enough to attract investor interest

Reddit could IPO for $5 billion but it isn't profitable yet. Is their delayed listing doomed to fail?

Adam Neumann is back and exploring buying WeWork out of bankruptcy

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MM142: Magnificent 7 vs Tech Bubble 5 (Similarities & Differences) Feb 09, 2024

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Lots of sensational headlines this week on the risks to stocks with technology names being labeled the 'Big Tech Hype'.

So should investors be worried or are the tech stocks just trading at a fair valuation?

Join us for an episode that promises not only to clarify the existing tech market landscape but also to equip you with the analytical tools needed to discern hype from sustainable investment opportunities.

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The Deal Room: A deep dive into the Paramount Global M&A deal Feb 05, 2024

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Today we are taking a deep dive into the ongoing M&A saga at Paramount Global, the cable, streaming, and studio conglomerate, responsible for everything from the NFL to Top Gun.

To discuss the deal, we are delighted to speak with AmplifyME Alum and Media Banking expert, Jagger Lambert, who helps us go deep into a brilliant Corporate Finance case study.

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss:

Who Paramount Global is – and why the founding Redstone family might well be the main influence for Succession

Why Paramount is struggling, analysing its position in the declining cable TV market, and its loss making entry into streaming

Is Paramount up for sale? And is it worth anything?

Who are the potential buyers – a deep dive into Skybird (owned by Larry Ellison’s son) and Byron Allen (from the Weather Channel to a $30bn bid for Paramount!)

How an acquisition might be structured in the context of a dual-class share structure and $16bn debt pile.

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MM141: Decoding Fed & BoE Moves and Big Earnings from Tech to European Banks Feb 01, 2024

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This week we discuss the following questions:

The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England hold rates but what did they have to say about the timing of rate cuts?

Microsoft continues to shine while Google shares dropped sharply as search revenues missed. Can Alphabet deliver on its AI plans in 2024?

Deutsche Bank shares rose 4% on earnings while BNP Paribas fell 8%. What's caused this divergence in investor perception?

British oil giant Shell released a positive earnings update so what does the year ahead look like for the oil majors?

A Delaware court has found Tesla CEO Elon Musk's compensation package, valued at $55.8 billion, to be excessive. Can Elon turn this one around?!

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The Deal Room: Macy's Private Equity Battle & Racket Maker Wilson Set To IPO Jan 29, 2024

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Stephen Barnett picks three real-world stories in the news to unpack the world of corporate finance in practice.

Amer Sports Inc., the maker of Wilson tennis rackets is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in what would be one of the year’s first major initial public offerings.

Macy’s has rejected a $5.8 Billion takeover offer from Arkhouse Management Co. and Brigade Capital Management despite the offer representing about a 19% premium on its share price.

JetBlue tells Spirit Airlines that it may terminate its $3.8 billion buyout offer challenged by US.

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MM140: Tesla skids, Netflix pops & US 'goldilocks scenario' Jan 26, 2024

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In this week's weekly wrap of global markets, we talk about the forecast-busting US GDP report, the ECB's dovish tone, and Bejing's response to the slowdown in Chinese activity.

In single stocks news, we unpack why Tesla shares fell 12% on Thursday and how Netflix is winning the streaming wars.

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