✨Barnard Investment Group - Weekly Newsletter✨
🚨BIG General Body !
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Fireside Chat with Steven Quattry 🎙️
Save the date! BIG is excited to host an exclusive fireside chat with Steven Quattry, an investor on the Emerging Markets Equity team and a portfolio manager for the Next Gen Emerging Markets strategy at Morgan Stanley.
Join us for an insightful discussion as he shares his expertise on emerging markets, investment strategies, and his experience at Morgan Stanley. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable industry insights and ask your questions!
📅 Event Details:
🗓 Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Wang Pavilion Room
Stay tuned for more details—see you there! 🚀
🏢 Ruane Cunniff– Investment Banking Analyst, Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
📍 Location: New York, NY
📅 Deadline: March 23, 2025
📋 Details: Join Ruane Cunniff’s investment team and conduct in-depth primary research on potential investee companies. Interns will analyze businesses, competitive moats, and management teams, working alongside experienced analysts. Ideal candidates are intellectually curious and passionate about investing.
🔗 Apply Here
🏢 Grata – Scholar Program
📍 Location: Virtual
📅 Deadline: March 4, 2025
📋 Details: The Grata Scholar Program is designed for students looking to break into finance. Participants will undergo four virtual sessions covering deal sourcing, deal execution, financial modeling, and LBO work. Graduates gain access to Grata’s network of 600+ private equity, investment banking, and corporate development clients.
🏢 APAC Tomorrow's Talent Program – Investment Banking
📍 Location: Virtual
📅 Deadline: March 27, 2025 (Event on April 9, 2025)
📋 Details: This program supports students from diverse backgrounds interested in financial services. Participants will receive real-world insights, training, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
🏢 Scotiabank – Investment Banking Analyst, Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
📍 Location: New York, NY
📅 Deadline: Rolling applications
📋 Details: Join Scotiabank’s dynamic ECM team and gain exposure to capital-raising activities, including IPOs, follow-ons, and convertible securities. Analysts will conduct market research, valuation analysis, and financial modeling while collaborating with senior bankers on live transactions. Ideal candidates are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
🏢 Lazard – 2026 Financial Advisory Summer Analyst Program (New York M&A / Restructuring Generalist)
📍 Location: Hybrid – New York, NY
📅 Deadline: Rolling applications
📋 Details: Lazard’s Summer Analysts gain exposure to M&A coverage groups and Restructuring teams. Interns will engage in financial analysis, modeling, company research, and client presentations while working closely with senior bankers. This 9-week internship provides invaluable hands-on experience in financial advisory.
✨ The Walt Disney Company – LIVE! Kelly and Mark Production Intern (Summer/Fall 2025)
📍 Location: New York, NY
📅 Deadline: March 5, 2025, at 10:00 PM
📋 Details: Join the production team of the hit talk show LIVE! with Kelly and Mark. Interns will assist with research for celebrity interviews, cooking and lifestyle segments, and audience development. Responsibilities include supporting the show’s daily operations both on-set and behind the scenes. Ideal candidates are pursuing a career in television production, communications, or journalism.
📈 Crypto Prices Surge as Trump Announces U.S. Strategic Crypto Reserve
Cryptocurrency prices soared after President Trump announced plans for a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, including Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, and Cardano. Positioned as a countermeasure to the Biden administration’s stance on crypto, the reserve initiative saw Bitcoin rise 9%, Ether up 11%, Solana surge 20%, XRP increase by 30%, and Cardano soar nearly 60%. The rally helped reverse recent market losses, especially after Bitcoin dipped below $80,000 last week. Trump’s proposal for a national Bitcoin stockpile, first introduced at the Bitcoin Conference, is gaining traction. Some speculate the reserve could be built using seized Bitcoin, currently worth $18 billion. Trump has doubled down on his support for digital assets by organizing a White House Crypto Summit for Friday.
📌 Source: The Wall Street Journal
💡 Nvidia’s AI Dominance Persists Despite Market Uncertainty
Nvidia continues to dominate the AI chip market, reporting $11 billion in revenue from its Blackwell chip family in Q1, far exceeding expectations. The company’s Q4 revenue surged to $39.3 billion, marking a 78% year-over-year increase. Despite strong performance, Nvidia’s stock saw only a modest after-hours response, as its revenue margin was the narrowest since the AI boom began in 2023. The company anticipates a temporary drop in margins due to the Blackwell chip launch but expects strong profitability, with margins projected in the low-70% range. Despite concerns about AI’s long-term sustainability, Nvidia remains well-positioned, with demand for AI infrastructure driven by tech giants like Microsoft and Google.
📌 Source: The Wall Street Journal
🏠 Housing Market Faces Uneven Recovery as Supply Grows in Some States
The U.S. housing market is experiencing a divided recovery, with inventory rising faster in certain regions. Nationally, home supply is still 16% below pre-pandemic levels, but states like Texas, Florida, and Colorado have surpassed 2019 inventory levels. Meanwhile, areas like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois face tight supply. This divide is largely due to new construction—southern states like Florida and Texas have seen a surge, while stricter zoning laws in the Northeast and Midwest have kept supply low. High mortgage rates are also limiting buyer demand in the Sunbelt states. As a result, markets like Texas may see price declines, while inventory-constrained regions are expected to continue seeing price growth.
📌 Source: The Wall Street Journal
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