investment banking

American

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

noun

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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The breakaway league also announced this week it has retained Ducera Partners LLC as its investment banking advisor to help secure long-term investment partners.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

It also competes with Wall Street banks for investment banking deals and in financial-market trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Morgan Stanley tops earnings estimates strong performance across its investment banking and wealth management units.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

In the investment banking division, revenue climbed 36% to $2.1 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

An escape hatch was provided by his brother-in-law Landon Thorne, a Wall Street wunderkind who proposed that they form an investment banking partnership.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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