Seeking advice as a HS senior

Hi everyone!

I'm a high school senior planning to major in business.

I'm interested in learning about the foundational concepts of investment banking, but I have zero finance knowledge.

Even reading the Wall Street Journal confuses me.

What books or courses should I pursue to better understand if investment banking is a good career path for me?

I’m looking for something that goes into the extreme basics of finance. (I have 0 basic knowledge).

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