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How Investment Bankers are Different than Brokers

Focus Investment Banking

How Investment Bankers are Different than Brokers Why Dental Business Owners Choose Bankers Over Brokers When it comes time to sell, many dental practice owners are unsure whether to work with a broker or a banker. Business brokers often focus on much smaller transactions and offer an abbreviated process.

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Default risk for certain corporates is creeping up. Here’s what it means for fixed income investors

CNBC: Investing

Here’s what it means for fixed income investors Published Thu, Jul 31 2025 3:37 PM EDT Darla Mercado, CFP® @darla_mercado WATCH LIVE The U.S. economy is looking resilient based on recent data, but cracks are starting to show for certain companies – and that could be bad news for investors chasing yield. decline in the previous quarter.

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Should You Sell to a Competitor, Investor, or Employee?

Lake Country Advisors

A business broker can help you identify and evaluate these buyer types, so you know what to expect before the first conversation takes place. Investor Buyer : This includes private equity firms, family offices, or individual investors who see your business as an opportunity for return on investment.

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StoneX completes RJ O’Brien acquisition

The TRADE

StoneX has completed the acquisition of US clearing broker RJ O’Brien & Associates (RJO).

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Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, Robinhood among investors in Bruce Markets’ ATS

The TRADE

Broker-dealer Bruce Markets’ Alternative Trading System (ATS) offering has announced a new strategic investment round, led by leading industry players including Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, and Robinhood.

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Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process

Focus Investment Banking

Phase 2: Targeted Outreach to Strategic and Financial Buyers Unlike many brokers, FOCUS Investment Banking markets sell-side opportunities only via direct outreach to pre-selected buyer groups.

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The rebundling conundrum

The TRADE

The review consisted of seven recommendations as to the empirical approach, as well as advising the inclusion of an additional optionality for paying for investment research – ensuring greater access to investment research for retail investors. The post The rebundling conundrum appeared first on The TRADE.