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Hey guys, My firm is hiring someone interested in starting down the institutional sales path. I work for a small indy shop that does pretty nichey research(short selling, deep value, special sit). From the job description: <em>Primary responsibilities are: scheduling meetings with... Hiring: Institutional ER Sales Jr. in NYC	0	2 weeks 2 hours ago by beakerbeaker	n/a
i'll be doing an equity research summer internship at nyc this summer-think bernstein. what can i expect the hours to be?... equity research intern hours	3	2 weeks 1 day ago by Prangs	2 weeks 15 hours ago by kfactor824
Is anyone here a subscriber? What do you all think? The original edition has received great reviews from big names, but I'm interested to hear opinions re: this... Small-Mid Cap Value Line Survey	2	2 weeks 2 days ago by wallstreetma	2 weeks 15 hours ago by kfactor824
Does anyone know if there is a database of PPA data that has been aggregated from 10-K public filings? I am looking to do some analysis of transactions, however the data I need is buried in individual 10-Ks in the notes section. Is there a database out there that has been created, ideally with... Purchase Price Allocation filings data wanted	3	2 weeks 2 days ago by Harting	2 weeks 1 day ago by Harting
I need to create an EPS Model for my upcoming interview for equity research firm. I do not know where to begin with this modeling...I have seen and worked on DCF models, but not EPS models. Yes, I googled and searched here to see any previous discussions, but I was not able to find a helpful... Help on EPS Model?	3	2 weeks 3 days ago by FFNGO	2 weeks 2 days ago by FFNGO
Can someone help my friend with a pros/cons for each? Let's assume top group in each. You can answer with respect to either SA or FT ER options out of college. Similar pay, Gabelli is in Rye, ny, Bernstein Manhattan, NY. Also....lets just go under the assumption that "my... Sanford Bernstein vs Gabelli ER out of college	1	2 weeks 3 days ago by Prangs	2 weeks 2 days ago by Bot Some Calls
Hello everyone, I am a doctor ( M.D.). I have an interview coming up for a senior associate position in equity research, at a major investment bank. The position is specifically for MD's and/or Ph.D's. I'm very interested in this position and would appreciate hearing any advice... I'm a doctor - have an equity research position interview - request advice	2	2 weeks 3 days ago by return	2 weeks 3 days ago by Kenny Powers
I was a buyside analyst and got fired/ discharged after a dispute with a broker/ sales coverage rep where I basically got pissed and blew up on him. Any thoughts on how to navigate this in an interview situation? Many have said stuff like this happens all the time on the Street. Do I have to... Interviewing after getting Fired/ Discharged	12	3 weeks 1 day ago by II777	2 weeks 3 days ago by SirTradesaLot
Hey WSO, I'm having some difficulty with a projections model that I need to finish work on by tonight. If any experienced monkeys are willing to help this noobacabra with fixing some messed up debt schedules and whatnot, let me know. Will trade for SB's and goodwill (haha,... Help wanted ASAP on projections model!	0	2 weeks 3 days ago by Kassad	n/a
Hi all, I have just received an interview for Goldman's GIR (Global Investment Research) group in Salt Lake City. The program is called ART (Analyst Research Training), in which it is a 6-week training program. After completion they then place you in either equity or credit research (I... Goldman Sachs - GIR - Salt Lake City - Legit?	9	7 weeks 4 days ago by J_ROCK	2 weeks 6 days ago by OhLawd
Any thoughts on this boutique research firm? Considering pursuing a lead on an internship here...thanks in... Johnson Rice & Co.	11	3 years 24 weeks ago by Rainman627	2 weeks 6 days ago by arner23
Just wondering if anyone knows how to research financials of independently owned franchise businesses (dunkin donuts, mcdonals, burger king, starbucks etc...) I'm looking for online resources rather than physically going to the establishment and requesting information.... Independent Franchise Information	2	3 weeks 2 days ago by equityinterested2013	3 weeks 2 days ago by interestedequity
Hey I have JPM and WFR research as well as a few smaller firms to trade for the latest Barclays DKS research or any research related to the gun trend in the... Willing to trade for Dick's Sporting Goods or gun related research	0	3 weeks 3 days ago by rockstarlive	n/a
Hey guys, I'm looking for the price of basil or a proxy for basil on a yearly basis historically. Actually, any information on basil would be great. Thanks... Historical herb commodity prices	10	3 weeks 4 days ago by Molson	3 weeks 3 days ago by BlackHat
Hi guys, My friend graduated 3 years with a degree in a life science from UCSD with no finance exp and then did medical research for two years at a hospital. A few months ago, he decided he wanted to try to get into finance, but wasn't able to get an offer. He was finally offered a... Just started fulltime but now offered ER internship	20	3 weeks 5 days ago by JimboUSC	3 weeks 3 days ago by rajpbt
Hey guys, I have a superday coming up in one of the boutiques (think Lazard/Jefferies/KBW). What should I prepare for besides accounting (financial statements), valuation (DCF...) and stock pitch? Thanks so much. This is my last chance to I would have to study very hard! Cheers,... Equity Research SA Superday	7	3 weeks 5 days ago by bondtradercu	3 weeks 4 days ago by derpherpderp4760
Since Assets=Liabilities+Shareholders Equity What would cause a company to have negative book value(share holders equity)? If a company issues debt, this increases the liabilities side as well as the asset side by the same proportion. So how can negative book value ever be the case? Could it be... Negative Shareholders Equity of Company	6	3 weeks 4 days ago by sillymonkey123	3 weeks 4 days ago by thecoldburns
Background: Eng. + Economics from Berkeley. 3.4 cgpa (upward trend. major gpa's - 3.6+), 780 Quant GRE Current: Technology analyst in big data and data science at a large consulting firm. Interests: Econometrics type modelling, Predictive Analytics in the Healthcare and High Tech... Tech. Analyst here. Please clarify my understanding of getting into ER.	8	3 weeks 6 days ago by interestedInER	3 weeks 4 days ago by D M
Hi fellow monkeys, I would like to know for the past two years who was the winner Value stocks or growth stocks? And what is your call for 2013 on the same... Value vs. Growth stocks	8	5 weeks 4 days ago by Eurobanana	3 weeks 5 days ago by kraken
This is a comment for those of us students who AREN'T finance majors and never had the pleasure of learning how to follow the markets through classes. This advice will be really obvious to finance majors but I was a math student and never knew how to actually follow the markets. Financial... Learning to Invest	6	1 year 8 weeks ago by couchy	3 weeks 5 days ago by couchy
Also, I didn't have industry contacts or relevant work experience AND I STILL broke into the buy-side almost 5 years ago. I'm doing partially because I'm in a good mood and partially because I know how tough it can be to break into the industry. For the most part, I found posts... I'm here to offer help - current buy-side ER analyst despite low gpa / non target / no CFA or MBA	19	31 weeks 5 days ago by j0hnchi	3 weeks 6 days ago by j0hnchi
... how long does it take to hear back after the modeling test?	1	12 weeks 6 days ago by abc2013	3 weeks 6 days ago by tiger2012
Hey guys, A friend of mine just got an offer from here for the summer. Does anyone now about the firm and how an internship at this company would help for FT recruiting? Thanks,... CreditSights Fixed Income Research	5	4 weeks 21 hours ago by bondtradercu	3 weeks 6 days ago by bondtradercu
Hi all, I got a first round interview for GIR business analyst position at tokyo office. I was wondering how I should go about preping for the interview? is WSO type of guide good enough for the initial prep? I immigrated to Canada from Japan during high school and I am really hoping to go... Goldman Sachs GIR Business Analyst (Tokyo Office) Interview	7	7 weeks 1 day ago by aerolim	4 weeks 13 hours ago by Fundamentally U...
Hey guys, what is your opinion on using futures prices as one scenario in my DCF? Do you think it's... Using futures prices in DCF for a gold mining company	2	4 weeks 1 day ago by galge	4 weeks 1 day ago by arner23

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Hi Chaps, I'm looking at a distressed sit. (unfortunately not my usual space, would enjoy my job a lot more if it were...) and trying to weigh up the probability of the sponsor curing what seems like a pretty sure fire breach. Or debt buy-backs for that matter, but I deem this less likely....
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I'll be 21 years old when I start my full time position at a BB in September, in a city I've only ever been to once where I know nobody. As I'm finishing my degree I'm getting really cold feet about this, I still feel very young. I see guys in suits on the train and can't...
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