Are there any good books to read to understand investment banking?

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Investment books. What is your ultimate favorite ?

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Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

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Can anyone share any good books for rookie investors? I have a new client asking for a recommendation. Not looking for one that slams/suggests any particular strategy, just basic info.

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Best book for beginner in Investing ? Any suggestions ?

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Seeking nonfiction book recommendations on startups, tech, leadership, or investing. Finishing up Shoe Dog and need to find the next one.

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Any reccs for a good book or resource to start learning about financial planning? (Retirement savings plans, investing, etc)

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Starting out to be an Investment Advisor with just couple of accounts under management. Is there any good book about being a better advisor providing better investment performance?

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What are some good resources and books that can help understand the growth and extent of business and commercial presence of China (in the form of investments) in the sub-saharan African countries?

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Best advice/tools/books I can use to invest in stocks? (Please don’t say S&P 500, i want to learn how to pick stocks correctly:)) thanks

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I read an article recently that said you should be investing 3% in personal and career development yearly, ie books, classes, certs, etc. Does anyone agree or have a different perspective?

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🐟🐠Best investment book recommendations (stocks, real estate, fundamental analysis etc.). Any books that will really help me to get smart on investing and stock analysis. Also, best trading platforms?

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Hey FB fam. I’m putting together Financial success resources. If you have any books, articles or podcasts in relation to personal investments or real estate you recommend, please feel free to share 🙃

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i want to learn more about investing and strengthen my skills for investing outside of the company. aside from googling, do you have recs on books, blogs, leaders to follow that will help me improve?

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Salary plus commissions opening in Landrum, SC and Hendersonville, NC. Great opportunity for someone to build a book of business with a growing Hybrid Company that handles both Investments and Tax.

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Recommendation for a book to learn basics of investing - not too familiar with US stocks or system yet but want to start saving/growing

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Best book(s) to get started in real estate investing?

Seeking nonfiction book recommendations on startups, tech, leadership, or investing. Finishing up Shoe Dog and need to find the next one.

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Book recommendations for investing in stocks?

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Anyone have any good recommendations on books for finance basics on different investment vehicles in PE, VC, and IB (PIPEs, Series A, converts, etc...)?

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Good book on investing in the market? Not trading but investing.

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Noob investor here: now that everything is really high, how do you book your profits? I want to make a profit right now and wait for a downturn to buy again.

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Just hit my rainy day fund goals. Currently putting 35% of take home income (after tax and 401k contributions) into savings acct. Want to start investing this money instead. Looking for both suggestions and books/websites to do my own research. Appreciate the help!

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Im an upcoming jr account executive looking to get some guidance and advice on building a book of business within the financial investment industry.

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Can some of you experienced folk recommend some good books for rookies? What are your favorites for investment strategies, marketing, selling, etc.?

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What are your favorite investing book?

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What are the best investing books that you've read?

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I'm overwhelmed with learning the ins and outs of stock investing, options, forex, etc. Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm open to books, YouTube videos, or actually classes.

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Does anyone know any great books on real estate investing? For big investments not for house flipping

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What are some good investing books you'd recommend?

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Good books or online sources to learn investing?

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Looking to learn more about investing - any recommendations for insightful and interesting books?

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Good book on investing in the market? Not trading but investing.

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Any book recommendations for learning about investing smart in your 20s?

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Serious question -- what type of books, blogs, etc should I read on investing? I have a Roth IRA, but have no idea where to invest it. I know most folks are self taught - so any suggestions? Thanks!

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Does anyone have any recommendations on books or online courses I could invest in to help me be a more confident/effective salesperson?

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Best advice/resource/book to be a valuable partner to corporate finance and investor relations depts at public companies?

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Curious about career opportunities with Fidelity. I am a banker/relationship manager at an investor center branch for a BB. My main responsibilities are handling banking/lending for a book of business, discovery convos with prospects, creating financial plans and referring business to financial advisors. I have a series 6/63, life accident health insurance license. My goal is to get to a position as an FA. What fidelity roles would be most logical to apply for? Right now I make about 75-80k.

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Looking for resources to understand macroeconomics and how they affect venture capital. Variables like interest rates, oil prices, policy (think IRA for climate investing). Young person in VC here - unfortunately can't seem to find anything on these topics so any books, lectures or podcasts would help.

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I want to Learn Investment/tax saving 101, As I am new to tax saving

Can anyone suggest some helpful Youtube channel/Books or any Website

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I really like finance, but I want to be a sole proprietor. Any ideas of what I can do besides making my own hedge book?

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Looking for nonfiction book recommendations relating to international history/diplomacy/American foreign policy!

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Any Freemasons lurking around here!? Thinking about making a Bowl for my Traveling Brothers. Maybe to talk about how we view this unique Labor (consulting) in a Masonic context, post some inspirational messages, recommend good books, idk stuff like that...

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Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

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What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

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What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

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I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

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What do people recommend for start-up relevant marketing resources/books/personalities/podcasts?
I have a lot of enterprise marketing experience, but making a jump to a startup and want to get up to speed as quickly as possible.

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I saw a comment on here from someone referencing a book about organisational Psychology and working with different types of personalities, but I can’t find the comment/thread now. Do any of you have recommendations on this topic?

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What kinds of books, podcasts, TED talks, etc would you recommend for a recent college grad who has low self esteem, is professionally immature and for whom the prospect of entering the world of work is daunting and stressful?

Trying to find ideas/frameworks that will change mindset, tips, tools and heuristics for self organization, management, soft skills in a professional setting etc

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I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

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Good book recommendations on the basics behind M&A deals and the DD process? Asking for a friend who is looking to start a search fund and has operational experience but no finance.

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Looking for M&A attorney (8th to 10th year range-ish) with impeccable pedigree from BigLaw to LEAD an M&A dedicated practice at a PREMIER Global law firm's Boston office. Fast Equity Partnership track. A chance to lead and build a team. Only from top 25 Am Law firms. No book of business required. AMAZING opportunity for the right candidate. Incredible firm that negotiates one third of all VC dollars raised worldwide!

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Any recommendations on resources for a litigator lateraling into a real estate associate role? Books, guides, newsletters, etc. would all be helpful.

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Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

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Any book recommendations on advanced procurement/sourcing concepts?

Most popular books I find such as 'Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference' are not detailed/deep enough.

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I’m trying to get my parents into adopting healthier eating habits but nothing is really sticking. Do you have any recommendations or like books I can give them to teach them what’s actually good to eat vs. falling for good marketing/ fads?

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Coming soon!! In anticipation of the new Dune movie, I dissect the book for gems of leadership lessons. There are SO many! Stay tuned! @blackmarketleadership

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I once read a book called the Psychology of Everyday Things and fell in love with the concept of engineering design from a person-centered perspective.

Is this a part of what I/O psychologists do?

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Hi! About to join a PE consulting firm but don't have an extensive experience in doing CDD. Any good books /online courses with some practical examples that you'd recommend to get upto speed?

TIA!

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Hey everyone, I have my first interview coming for Project Management role at Meta. Any tips or recommendations? Does anyone know the layout of the interview?

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Hi fishes,

I'm looking for a job change. I've 5 years of experience in Gas turbine maintenance, inspection, Life cycle engineering and reliability. Could any of you please help me get an interview in your organisation?

Thank you.

Accenture Tata Consultancy Alten Collins Aerospace Siemens Honeywell

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I have a contact who is a hiring mgr at a company I want to work for. He told me he has an open role for me and set me up with 6 interviews over a 2 week period. They all went really well and HR said I’ll most likely be moving forward to a site visit. But now my contact has ghosted me. After I made 3 outreaches he had his aa schedule time for two weeks out. Why am I being iced?

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How much are you guys tipping grocery delivery, prime etc. during covid times?

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How to save tax for the money from freelance work? As i already have a full time job.

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Does anyone else feel like their social skills went down during the pandemic? My new anxiety makes retail so hard.

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Anyone looking to buy a Rolex Datejust 126334 fluted bezel, Azzuro Blue on Jubilee? Few weeks old, almost like new. Thinking about selling it for $11k (less than what I paid with taxes) since I don’t like flippers in our hobby.

Super beautiful watch, just thinking it’s a bit flashy for me.

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PPMDs, what tips you would give if your client is a Member Firm? I am an incoming project manager, lateral hired from industry. Please share your thoughts about how to make an impact from day 1.

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I have joined Deloitte India Am I Eligible for the Deloitte Wellbeing Subsidy program How can I check eligibility ?
Please Suggest

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Any recommendations (or watch outs) for au pair agencies? CT/NY area if it matters. TIA!

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Hey , i want to know the transport facility in cognizant Gurgaon as i am not getting proper information from HR for Day shift role. Can someone please help. Its an urgent request.

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What has been the best role introduction you have heard from someone?

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Hey Fishes,

We are hiring!!!

Kindly drop a text/ email id if you are keen.

Wipro

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Up antidepressant dosage or quit?
Relatively new position at a coveted firm as their Marketing and BD manager. Have suffered burnout and depressive episodes previously: can feel the symptoms raising it’s head. Most importantly, struggling to tolerate how directors speak to me, whereas previously I wouldn’t take it personally and get on with it. Actively looking for a different position as I’ve come to discover this company exploits EME employees, but want to attempt to end on a “high note”.

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Can anyone at Ford Motor Company tell me more about the “Learning Analytics and Engagement Specialist” remote position? Very curious and would love a referral!

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I’m a woman in my mid 20s and constantly face situations where people outside of cyber (still within the company) that I’m dealing with (older men in particular) who always push back against my cyber/technical recommendations even with managers cc’d. I studied, earned certs, and worked hard to get to where I am. Is it bc of my gender and age? In all honesty, I’ve written recommendations that male counterparts voiced in the past that had ZERO pushbacks.

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Should I get a full or queen size mattress for my studio apartment during MBA school? I usually sleep on a queen size but it will be a tight fit. I’m worried a full will be too small.

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Hi Fishes and Sharks,

Anyone looking out for referral in Maersk for Data Engineer, Engineering Manager roles, Please DM me. Lots of opportunities with good WLB and competitive package.

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Des infos sur eight advisory ? :)

Finally getting around to getting a CS degree. Taking a class taught in Haskell and a class taught in JS. In other words, a purely functional language which you can basically read just by looking at type signatures, vs... just no.

Front end people, why?????

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