Best Colby Street Podcasts (2026)

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Mentorship, Banking & Big Deals | A Real Career Story 32:44

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In this episode, we talk about banking, big deals, and the mentors who shape our careers—long before companies like Amazon even existed.This is an honest discussion about:Career choices and turning pointsLearning through real-world dealsThe role of mentors in long-term successHow business thinking has evolved over timeWhether you’re early in your c…

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From Italy to Saudi Arabia: Claudio’s Global Finance Journey & Lessons in Mentorship 45:40

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#MentorshipPodcast #FinanceCareer #ConsultingJourney #BCG #Vision2030 #CareerGrowth #InternationalBusiness #leadershiplessons Claudio shares his incredible global journey — from starting in European finance and insurance, to working on Vision 2030 transformation projects in Saudi Arabia, and later joining BCG in management consulting. His story is …

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Breaking Into Investment Banking: Vamshi’s Journey from UChicago to Private Equity Success 1:06:41

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#InvestmentBanking #CareerGrowth #FinancePodcast #Mentorship #UChicago #PrivateEquity #financecareer From venture capital internships to landing roles in investment banking and private equity, Vamshi shares his incredible career story — from his early days at the University of Chicago to navigating COVID-era recruiting and finding success at Greenh…

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WSO Academy Mentor Reveals: How Students Break Into Top Finance Roles 36:52

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Ever wondered what it really takes to break into investment banking, private equity, or consulting — especially if you didn’t come from a target school or finance major?Meet Mohit Shrivastav, one of our featured mentors at WSO Academy, who shares how students can build the right skills, find mentorship, and position themselves for top-tier finance …

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From Brazil to Wall Street: Arthur’s Journey Through Wharton, Banking, and Finding Purpose 55:03

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In this inspiring episode of the Featured Mentor Podcast, we sit down with Arthur, a 28-year-old professional whose path from Brazil to the U.S. and Europe reveals what it really takes to build an international career in finance. From early days at a prep school to studying at Wharton and landing roles at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, Arthur o…

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From Business Data Science to Banking: My Journey & Lessons for Students 38:43

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From studying Business Data Science to landing a role in investment banking at Centerview Partners, this is my honest story of how I discovered my path, the mistakes I made, and what I wish every student knew before starting their career.In this video, I share how I transitioned from college to corporate life — the lessons I learned outside the cla…

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Army Veteran to Banking: Jonathan’s Powerful Story & Success Strategies 1:01:34

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In this inspiring interview, Jonathan explains how he reinvented his career after the Army. Get real advice on networking, job searching, mindset, and using modern resources to accelerate your career.👇👇👇 Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy🚀💼📈----------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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From Internships to Director: Karolina’s Path Into Real Estate Investment & PE Careers 42:13

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Discover how Karolina broke into Real Estate Private Equity (REPE)—from early internships to landing a director-level role. In this interview, she shares her complete career journey, how she transitioned from traditional finance into real estate investing, what interviewers really look for, and the importance of mentorship in shaping a successful c…

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Boston College to Strategic Advisory | Chat with Rohan Ramesh | WSO Academy 19:22

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He wasn’t a finance major.He didn’t go to a target school.And by the time he realized he wanted investment banking… recruiting had already started.This is the story of how a Boston College student went from lost and late to landing a top investment banking offer — after hundreds of networking calls, rejections, and failed interviews.Watch as he sha…

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Colby to Associate in Consulting at BCG | Chat with Luis | WSO Academy 33:15

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From the soccer field to the consulting world — Luis’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this video, he shares how he went from being a student-athlete at Colby College to landing an Associate role at BCG.You’ll hear about his recruiting struggles, networking strategies, case interview prep, and the key lessons that helped him turn rejectio…

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Ohio State to RX Investment Banking at Ducera in NYC | Chat with Daniel Chen | WSO Academy 25:53

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Over 100 networking calls, skipped meals, and 12-hour days from 10AM to 10PM…This is the brutal reality of investment banking recruiting — and how Daniel pushed through to land Ducera NYC. 🔥 Listen the full story to learn:Why early hustles matter more than you thinkHow to build an edge with networking and alumniWhat it really takes to break into Wa…

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Copenhagen Business School to PWC | Chat with Frederik Bang-Hansen | WSO Academy 16:49

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How do you go from zero experience to landing a Big Four corporate finance role — beating out 200+ other candidates for just one seat? 🚀In this interview, Frederik Bang-Hansen (Copenhagen Business School → PwC Corporate Finance) shares:✅ The secret that gave him a competitive edge✅ How he navigated 3 intense interview rounds✅ Why networking and men…

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University of Sydney to CLSA | Chat with Mithun Rathakrishnan | WSO Academy 40:16

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Mithun went from completing his Master’s in Finance at the University of Sydney to landing an equity research role at CLSA—without any prior investment banking experience in India. In this episode, he shares:The game-changing difference between equity research and investment banking he learned firsthandHow WSO Academy helped him understand the mark…

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University of Georgia to Real Estate Private Equity | Chat with Chandler | WSO Academy 28:59

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From managing construction sites in Ann Arbor to breaking into a real-estate private-equity shop—Chandler’s detour pays off. After a non-target MBA at Georgia and zero on-campus finance recruiting, he leaned on WSO Academy for brutal coursework, mocked interviews and relentless networking. Hear how he leveraged a single phone call to land a full-ti…

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UCL to Société Générale | Chat with Alkin | WSO Academy 25:02

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With just three months left in his MEng at University College London, Alkin ditched an engineering track and sprinted into high-finance. Hear how he combined a last-minute PE internship, CFA Level I prep and WSO Academy’s modeling + interview bootcamps to master derivatives, send laser-targeted cold emails and wow SocGen’s X-Asset Solutions Sales t…

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Western University to BMO Capital Markets | Chat with Devin | WSO Academy 31:34

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From club rejections to a BMO Capital Markets investment-banking offer—Devin’s grind is the blueprint. The Western University (Ivey) sophomore fired off 412 cold emails, converted 60 coffee chats, cracked 9 first-rounds and juggled 4 super-days in a single week to secure his dream 2026 IB internship. Hear how WSO Academy’s resume overhaul, bootcamp…

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UCLA to William Blair | Chat with Andrew | WSO Academy 36:11

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In this inspiring chat, Andrew shares his journey from multiple student club rejections at UCLA to landing a coveted investment banking offer at William Blair. Hear how he leveraged the WSO Academy, mock interviews, and cold email networking to turn things around — all while starting late in the recruiting cycle. From setbacks to success, Andrew’s …

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NYU to Centiva | Chat with Pranam | WSO Academy 24:22

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In this episode, Patrick Curtis, CEO of Wall Street Oasis, chats with Pranam—a standout student from BITS Pilani who transitioned from JP Morgan in India to a top-tier Quant Research role in the U.S. after completing his master’s in Financial Mathematics at NYU Courant. Learn how he navigated recruiting struggles, leveraged WSO Academy to refine hi…

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Loughborough to Boutique Investment Banking | Chat with Jonah | WSO Academy Chat 26:33

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Jonah's story is a testament to perseverance and continuous self-improvement. Born in London but raised across South Africa, India, and China, Jonah returned to the UK for university with a global mindset but limited finance experience. He now works in middle-market M&A across global sectors, gaining exposure to clients and investors early in his c…

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Kenyon College to Morgan Stanley | Chat with Aishik | WSO Academy 20:07

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From rural Ohio to a seat at Morgan Stanley, Aishik’s story is one of determination, adaptability, and hustle. As an international student from India attending a small liberal arts college, Aishik faced a steep uphill climb—limited alumni network, a packed STEM schedule, and the need for visa sponsorship. But through WSO Academy, he ramped up his t…

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Stellenbosch to M&A in London | Chat with Luca | WSO Academy 24:04

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Luca’s journey from South Africa to breaking into M&A in London is a story of persistence and smart strategy. After studying accounting at Stellenbosch University, Luca moved to London to work as an auditor at BDO. Despite being told that transitioning from audit to investment banking was nearly impossible, he leveraged WSO Academy to revamp his ap…

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Carnegie Mellon to Software PE | Chat with Charles | WSO Academy 17:05

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Brock to A&M | Chat with SJ | WSO Academy 30:29

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SJ’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. After being laid off from a family office private equity role, he leaned into the WSO Academy, ramped up his networking, refined his story, and pivoted into a top consulting role at Alvarez & Marsal. In this interview, SJ shares his non-traditional path from accounting at Brock University to Big 4 to…

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Colgate to Wells Fargo | Chat with Adrian | WSO Academy 17:26

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From the Bay Area to breaking into investment banking—Adrian shares how he leveraged a gap year, transferred from Colgate to Georgetown, and used WSO Academy to land an offer at Wells Fargo. Hear about his early start in networking, internship hustle, and key decisions that shaped his finance journey. Whether you're at a non-target school or consid…

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Case Western to Deutsche Bank | Chat with Andrew | WSO Academy 21:04

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Andrew took a bold risk — letting an exploding offer go in hopes of something better. And it paid off. In this episode, we chat with Andrew about how he leveraged WSO Academy starting his sophomore year at Case Western to land an investment banking internship at Deutsche Bank. Hear how he prepped with over a dozen mock interviews, handled a 30-hour…

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Italy to KPMG | Chat with Jack | WSO Academy 33:10

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From modern languages in Italy to a finance role at KPMG Ireland — Jack’s journey is anything but traditional. In this candid and high-energy chat, Jack shares how he went from zero finance experience to landing a job in deal advisory at the Big 4. Learn how he leveraged WSO Academy’s bootcamps, built a powerful networking engine (including a photo…

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Warwick to Goldman Sachs | Chat with Zachary | WSO Academy 20:12

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From final round rejections to landing a coveted role at Goldman Sachs, Zachary’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and preparation. Originally from the U.S. but studying Math & Stats at the University of Warwick, Zachary discovered quant trading through campus clubs and a Citadel Datathon. In this inspiring chat, he breaks down how WSO Academ…

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Brown to Morgan Stanley Research | Chat with Nicholas | WSO Academy 24:21

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Nicholas Lam’s path to Morgan Stanley equity research is anything but typical. From culinary school to Ivy League — and now to high finance. 👨‍🍳 ➡️ 📊 In this episode, Nicholas shares: • How culinary school helped him stand out in interviews • His secret to insanely high networking conversions • How he landed double-digit superdays — many without ne…

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Trinity to Boutique IB | Chat with Tudor | WSO Academy 25:10

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Tudor didn’t even know what investment banking was until late sophomore year. By then, most students had already recruited and secured internships. But that didn’t stop him. He used WSO Academy to stack multiple internships — from Big 4 roles in Romania to equity research and eventually, an investment banking internship in the U.S. In this chat, Tu…

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CS to Quant Investment Analyst | Chat with Malhar Padir 18:31

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💰Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy?affiliate=mashup-youtube WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... what's included? 📃 ...besides a GUARANTEED offer in high finance? 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k of courses and climbing…

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Insper Engineer to Investment Banking at Igc in Brazil | Chat with Alex Wever 28:11

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💰Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy?affiliate=mashup-youtube WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... what's included? 📃 ...besides a GUARANTEED offer in high finance? 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k of courses and climbing…

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Lahore University to RE Investment Analyst in Saudi | Chat with Adeel Safdar 24:44

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💰Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy?affiliate=mashup-youtube WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... what's included? 📃 ...besides a GUARANTEED offer in high finance? 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k of courses and climbing…

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Oxford to Private Equity in London | Chat with Ralph Gibson | WSO Academy 20:36

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💰Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy?affiliate=mashup-youtube WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... what's included? 📃 ...besides a GUARANTEED offer in high finance? 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k of courses and climbing…

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NYU to Economic Consultant at AlixPartners | Chat with Timothy Owen 14:44

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💰Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy?affiliate=mashup-youtube WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... what's included? 📃 ...besides a GUARANTEED offer in high finance? 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k of courses and climbing…

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Colby to Investment Banking at Bank of America | Chat with Ryan Stewart 15:37

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💰Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy?affiliate=mashup-youtube WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... what's included? 📃 ...besides a GUARANTEED offer in high finance? 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k of courses and climbing…

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Villanova to Evercore IB | Chat with Madhav Lopez | WSO Academy 12:11

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💰Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy?affiliate=mashup-youtube WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... what's included? 📃 ...besides a GUARANTEED offer in high finance? 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k of courses and climbing…

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Auburn to DA Davidson | Chat with Jordan 13:43

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💰Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy?affiliate=mashup-youtube WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... what's included? 📃 ...besides a GUARANTEED offer in high finance? 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k of courses and climbing…

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Elon Musk: The Richest Person in History? | The Daily Peel 🍌 30:08

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Join us as we break down the staggering rise of Elon Musk's net worth, which has officially made him the richest person in history. From his impressive $335 billion fortune to the implications of his wealth on the economy, we dive deep into Musk's financial journey and its effects on the market. Don't miss out on this insightful exploration! ------…

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The Impact of Trump’s Re-election on the Stock Market | The Daily Peel 🍌 31:56

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Join us as we dive into the market’s immediate response to Donald Trump's re-election as President-elect! Discover how traders are reacting, what sectors are soaring, and the implications for the economy moving forward. Get ready for ambitious insights and controversial takes on the market landscape in 2025! ----------------------------------------…

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Don't Let Politics Fool You! The Market Stays Strong! | The Daily Peel 🍌 35:37

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Join us in today's episode as we delve deep into the surprising fact that presidential elections don't dictate stock market performance. Discover the data behind investment strategies that last beyond political winds and why your financial portfolio should remain untouched by election day drama. Don't miss out—this information could shape your fina…

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What's Causing The Ice Age of US Housing? | The Daily Peel 🍌 29:15

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The US housing market is experiencing its worst year since 1995, with existing home sales hitting alarming lows. Join us as we break down the latest data from the National Association of Realtors and analyze why the market remains frozen despite declining mortgage rates. From qualified income requirements to insurance costs, we explore the multiple…

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The Hard Truth About America's Economic Dominance | The Daily Peel 🍌 31:56

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🔥 The shocking data behind America's economic dominance vs other G7 nations. From GDP growth to productivity metrics, discover why the US economy continues to outperform despite domestic criticism. Breaking down labor productivity, energy independence, and market capitalization statistics that prove America's economic strength. Daily market updates…

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Big Tech's Nuclear Power Play: How AI Could Save America's Energy Future | The Daily Peel 🍌 27:01

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Join us as we dive deep into how tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are revolutionizing America's energy landscape through strategic nuclear power investments. Discover why these investments matter for AI development, energy costs, and US economic growth. Stay informed with The Daily Peel's expert analysis on tech, energy, and economic …

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Netflix's Surge in Ad Tier Subscribers Sends Stock Soaring | The Daily Peel 🍌 27:00

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Dive into the latest market insights with The Daily Peel! In this episode, we break down Netflix's impressive earnings report, highlighting a 35% surge in ad tier subscribers. We also explore Uber's potential $20 billion acquisition of Expedia, analyze retail sales data, and discuss consumer sentiment trends. Stay informed on the latest economic in…

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Morgan Stanley Crushes Q3 Earnings | Banks on Fire | The Daily Peel 🍌 28:42

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Dive into Morgan Stanley's impressive Q3 earnings beat and the broader success of major banks. Learn about the strength of wealth management, the impact of trading revenues, and how Morgan Stanley is positioning itself for future growth. Get insights on the financial sector's performance and what it means for investors. ----------------------------…

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Bank Earnings Q3 2024: Insights & Trends | The Daily Peel 🍌 35:08

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Dive into the latest Q3 2024 bank earnings as we analyze consumer banking trends, revenue by segment, and the impact of interest rates on the financial landscape. Discover how major banks like JP Morgan, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs are navigating the changing economic environment and what it means for investors. Join us for a detailed breakd…

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Washington and Lee to Houlihan Lokey | Chat with Olivia 21:22

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Olivia shares her incredible journey from Washington and Lee University, a small liberal arts college, to securing an investment banking internship at Houlihan Lokey in New York. 💼 Starting with a passion for design, Olivia transitioned into finance and navigated the competitive recruiting process with determination and the help of alumni and mento…

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Nvidia's Rise: Could It Overtake Apple This Week? | The Daily Peel 🍌 28:13

1y ago28:13

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Join us as we dive into the latest market trends and stock movements, focusing on Nvidia's remarkable ascent and its potential to surpass Apple as the world's most valuable company. We'll also explore the economic landscape, consumer spending shifts, and the impacts of rising auto loan repayments. Don't miss out on this insightful analysis! -------…

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Is the Market Headed to S&P 6,000? 📈 | The Daily Peel 🍌 26:08

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In today's episode of The Daily Peel, we dive into the latest Fed Minutes release and how it failed to shake the markets. The S&P 500 hit an all-time high, nearing the 6,000 mark, while the NASDAQ and Dow also had strong sessions. We discuss the rising tension at U.S. ports due to automation, political betting markets, Tesla's upcoming robo-taxi la…