Do you wish to strengthen your financial knowledge during the summer? Check out some of my go to tools I use to expand my financial skills for both my degree and job search! – Harsh
Wall Street Journal / Financial Times
WSJ and FT provide comprehensive coverage of the latest news and events affecting the global economy and financial markets. This includes coverage of companies, industries, economic trends, and political and cultural news. It also provides a range of multimedia content, including video, podcasts, and interactive graphics, to help readers stay informed and understand the complex issues shaping the global economy.
WSJ and FT subscription is free for Brandeis University’s students. Click here to request subscription with your university email address!
Wall Street Prep
WSP is a financial training company that provides online courses, self-study guides, and training programs for investment banking, private equity, and other finance-related careers. It offers comprehensive curriculum that includes financial modeling, valuation, accounting, and financial statement analysis, as well as courses on Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Click here to access some of the free courses, templates, guides and cheat sheets!
IBISWorld
IBISWorld is a provider of industry market research and analysis. It offers in-depth reports and data on a wide range of industries, covering various aspects such as market size, growth trends, industry trends, and competitive landscape. Its research methodology is based on a combination of primary and secondary sources, including government data, trade associations, and industry reports.
Want to know about any specific industry? Feel free to check here using your university credentials!
Statista
Statista is a platform that provides access to a wide range of statistical data, market research reports, and industry rankings. It covers a diverse range of topics and industries, including technology, media, finance, and healthcare. It offers data in the form of charts, graphs, and tables, making it easy to visualize and understand complex information.
Click here for a free sign up using your university credentials!
SEC EDGAR
EDGAR provides access to a wide range of financial and business information for publicly traded companies, including annual and quarterly reports, prospectuses, and proxy statements.
If you are bored going to a company’s website for fetching 10Ks/10Qs, simply hit here and type in the company’s name or ticker you want the reports for.
This blog was written by CSE Career Captain Harsh Sanghvi, MSF’24!
