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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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“I would say ‘Curtis, you understand that if you retire now, you would make more money working for an investment banking firm,’” Strasser said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

In the closing days of 1999, Walter co-founded Guggenheim Partners, which grew to include asset management, investment banking and insurance services.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

US tech workers are typically well-compensated, external, and while other industries such as investment banking, law and medicine also often see people work long hours, a 14-hour workday was not always the norm in tech.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Net fee and commission income was boosted by corporate and investment banking and asset management, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 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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