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investment banking

American  
[in-vest-muhnt bang-king] / ɪnˈvɛst mənt ˈbæŋ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. a type of banking that involves the underwriting of new securities and initial public offerings, the handling of mergers, and other large financial transactions.


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Shares of Bank of America sank in early Wednesday trading as the banking giant followed news of a massive government fine with earnings that missed expectations, citing weakness in its investment banking and trading businesses.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

Goldman also scored higher investment banking fees, citing increases in completed mergers and an elevated level of initial public and secondary equity offerings.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

This is less than the projected increases for Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, which are more tightly focused on investment banking and wealth management than the other four.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2026

Both cemented their careers at the firm within its investment banking division.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Craig was profoundly happy now, having finally made a swerve, leaving his career in investment banking and pivoting back to his first love—basketball.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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