investment bank
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of investment bank
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Analysts at the investment bank trim their full-year cash profit forecast by 2.4% on slightly lower margin and volume expectations, but maintain a buy rating on the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Foxes have had an eight-page sales booklet produced by a leading US investment bank to help offload the one-time Premier League title winners.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
He also worked at top investment bank Goldman Sachs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
BlackRock TCP Capital hired investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to weigh further options, such as strategic combinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
When the Wall Street investment bank screwed up badly enough, its risks became the problem of the United States government.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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