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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”

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Stay away from these two big U.S. banks as valuations grow stretched, Baird says

CNBC: Investing

banks as valuations grow stretched, Baird says Published Fri, Jun 27 2025 8:48 AM EDT Updated Fri, Jun 27 2025 12:08 PM EDT Sean Conlon @SeanAustin96 WATCH LIVE The recent rally in shares of JPMorgan and Bank of America may soon reverse, according to Baird. banks have outperformed the S & P 500 in 2025. " Both U.S.

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Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED

How2Exit

Duckworth has an extensive background in finance, starting from an unexpected entry into the field from music composition. His career transitioned into investment banking and fractional CFO services, where he developed significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly roll-ups.

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CFE Finance Group acquires 100% of TechStar, a leader in the Metaverse A €6 million investment in the Meta Presence® platform

Global Banking & Finance

CFE Finance Group, an investment banking boutique, has acquired 100% of TechStar, a pioneering company in industrial metaverse technologies, strengthening its presence in this strategic and highly innovative sector.

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Aberdeen Investments, Lloyds Banking Group and Archax leverage digital assets in UK-first trade

The TRADE

Aberdeen Investments, Lloyds Banking Group and Archax have completed the first UK trade using digital assets. Peter Left, head of digital finance at Lloyds Banking Group, explained: “This groundbreaking initiative proves that digital assets can be used in regulated financial markets under existing legal frameworks here in the UK.

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Colliers completes acquisition of Astris Finance

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The acquisition significantly expands Colliers’ investment banking capabilities and capitalizes on the growing global demand for infrastructure that supports urbanization, energy security, and decarbonization. TORONTO and WASHINGTON, D.C.,

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Bank of America says buy these five stocks that are set to rally

CNBC: Investing

Boot Barn The Western-themed footwear company is firing on all cylinders, according to Bank of America. The firm said buy-rated companies like Nvidia have plenty of upside heading into summer. Analyst Christopher Nardone recently raised his price target on the stock to $192 per share from $173 citing a slew of positive catalysts ahead.