What tools do you actually use daily in finance roles?

Hi, My name is Katy,

i am Curious to hear from those working in IB, PE, or even corp fin — what tools are you using daily aside from the obvious Excel and PowerPoint?

I recently started bookmarking and organizing my research links better. Found myself constantly Googling financial ratios, market news, or even Excel formulas. I created a shortcut folder and one of my most used links is literally just Google — not kidding .

Are you using any productivity apps, financial data platforms, keyboard shortcuts, anything niche? Drop your underrated go-tos. Trying to level up my efficiency game.

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