finance

Jan
21
2025
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By Owen Liu
Story Behind a Stock: MicroStrategy (MSTR) — Business Intelligence Meets Bitcoin

Story Behind a Stock: MicroStrategy (MSTR) — Business Intelligence Meets Bitcoin

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Vladimir Kazakov via iStockPhoto Introduction MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is often associated with Bitcoin and is called by some as the next Gamestop for its rise in stock price of approximately 359% this year. However, what exactly does this company do, and why has its stock price soared? This article is part of a series exploring companies whose stocks attract significant market attention, focusing on what they do and the unique strategies that have captured market attention. The goal is not to make investment recommendations but to deliver insights into industries and market trends for Vanderbilt students. MicroStrategy’s Origins and Core…
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Jan
20
2025
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By Nathan Park
The Rise of the New Kings of Wall Street: How Quant Firms Are Redefining the Financial Landscape and Their Impact on College Students

The Rise of the New Kings of Wall Street: How Quant Firms Are Redefining the Financial Landscape and Their Impact on College Students

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AndreyKrav via iStockPhoto For decades, the financial world was dominated by traditional investment banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan. These institutions were synonymous with Wall Street success, wielding immense power and influence over the financial markets. However, a significant shift has taken place over the past decade, and a new breed of trading firms—Susquehanna International Group, Jane Street, and Citadel Securities—have quietly usurped the old guard. These firms, known as “quantitative trading firms” or simply “quant firms,” have transformed Wall Street by leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies. They dominate the market through high-frequency trading (HFT)—a method…
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Dec
16
2024
By Ben Nelson
Investing at Vanderbilt

Investing at Vanderbilt

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tadamichi via iStockPhoto The stock market is a staple of American life. Movies like The Big Short or the Wolf of Wall Street have become elements of pop culture, and the Wall Street Journal currently has over 4 million subscribers. This global phenomenon is currently present in many different facets of our lives. In fact, there is an entire sector of jobs that are based on reading and predicting the stock market for other people.   All of this is to say that the stock market has become a global phenomenon over the years. Better yet, it provides everyday people like…
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Oct
10
2024
By Tapan Sidhwani
Crypto at Vanderbilt: The Rise of VandyBlockchain

Crypto at Vanderbilt: The Rise of VandyBlockchain

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Image provided by Abhay Khanna for use in this article Whether it’s through Bitcoin’s raging bull markets or through various memecoins like Dogecoin or Shiba Inu, cryptocurrencies have frequently made their way into the headlines  over the last ten years. A key factor in catalyzing this “crypto gold rush” is blockchain  technology: a decentralized public ledger used for transparent information sharing and transaction recording. In simpler terms, a big magic notebook everyone can write in and see, but nobody can edit.  VandyBlockchain Origins The rise of blockchain technology has expanded its impact far beyond just the financial world, reaching academic…
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Oct
02
2024
By Nathan Park
A Guide to Investment Banking at Vanderbilt University

A Guide to Investment Banking at Vanderbilt University

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Photo credit to Patrick Weissenberger on Unsplash The Fast-Paced World of Investment Banking Recruitment at Vanderbilt At Vanderbilt University, the pursuit of a career in investment banking (IB) begins long before graduation. For many ambitious students, the journey starts as early as freshman year, with the recruiting process often kicking off over a year in advance for coveted summer internships. The timeline for investment banking recruitment is notably accelerated. Undergraduates typically find themselves in the thick of recruiting for junior year summer internships during the spring of their sophomore year. This early start can catch many off guard, emphasizing the…
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