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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The bank’s revenue rose 14% to $17.23 billion, with investment banking fees up 48% and markets business revenue up 9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Not everyone has the luxury of such independence—Webb became financially secure in his early 30s by working in investment banking and investing his own capital—but it gave him credibility.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Revenue of $2 billion beat estimates, driven by a 45% jump in investment banking revenue.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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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