What do you think of Wall Street (or any financial markets)? Do we need Wall Street?...

What do you think of Wall Street (or any financial markets)? Do we need Wall Street? Why or Why not? Do a bit of research on how the financial markets (in the US, or other countries of your interest) were affected by the Covid-19 since March until now. What is "The Paradox of Thrift"? How does that apply to our current situation?

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Rahul Sunny answered 2 years ago

How do you think Wall Street has changed the most since the 1985? How do you...

How do you think Wall Street has changed the most since the 1985? How do you think it is still similar? How realistic do you think the insider trading schemes were? How widespread do you think insider trading still is today? Briefly explain. Be sure to discuss financial market regulators in your answer.

Wall Street is always looking for a new way to impact the financial markets. Can regulators...

Wall Street is always looking for a new way to impact the financial markets. Can regulators really stay a step ahead of Wall Street in trying to prevent future excesses? Consider that over a decade ago, Enron executives were viewed as "The Smartest Guys in the Room" (and were portrayed as such in the CNBC documentary that analyzed why Enron outsmarted regulators). Enron was continuously supported and aided by investment bankers. Who will bankers, investors and hedge funds try to...

We are in calm financial markets and you think they will remain as such, but your...

We are in calm financial markets and you think they will remain as such, but your client is risk averse. You are recommending a particular technology company which you think has a great near-term outlook. Your client wants to dabble in options but also wants to own the underlying stock and respects your outlook. What would you recommend they do?

We are in calm financial markets and you think they will remain as such but your...

We are in calm financial markets and you think they will remain as such but your client is risk averse. You are recommending a particular technology company which you think has a great near-term outlook. Your client wants to dabble in options but also wants to own the underlying stock and respects your outlook. What would you recommend they do? 2-3 paragraphs please

Do you think financial reporting plays any role in the capital markets? Explain in your own...

Do you think financial reporting plays any role in the capital markets? Explain in your own words.

What benefits and risks associated with the globalization of financial markets do you think are more...

What benefits and risks associated with the globalization of financial markets do you think are more important in today’s level of globalization? Why? What could be the implications for monetary policy?

Do you think the 'guidance' provided by Wall Street (viz. earnings projections, stock price projections etc.)...

Do you think the 'guidance' provided by Wall Street (viz. earnings projections, stock price projections etc.) should be the primary tool on which investors should rely when making investment decisions? Why/Why not?

Speed-read the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010). Do you think it will...

Speed-read the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010). Do you think it will prevent a financial crisis like the one in 2007-08? What does consumer protection have to do with that crisis? What happened to banks that were allegedly "too big to fail?" Does it affect large banks and small community banks the same way? Who bears the costs? Make your case for over- or right-sized regulation.

Describe the history and current issues facing Wall Street. What did you learn about Wall Street...

Describe the history and current issues facing Wall Street. What did you learn about Wall Street that surprised you? What questions do you still have?

What do you understand by structure of financial markets? Explain the function of financial markets.

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