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Cohen's Early Poker Prowess
- As a teenager, Steven Cohen honed his poker skills, valuing the informational edge.
- He dreamed of Wall Street riches, seeing the stock market as high-stakes poker.
Cohen's First Stock Market Foray
- While at Wharton, Cohen prioritized real-world finance over lectures, watching stock tickers.
- He made practice trades and impressed a broker with his market predictions, leading to his first investment.
Cohen's First Day Success
- On his first day trading at Gruntal & Co., Cohen made risky side trades.
- Despite breaking rules, his $4,000 profit impressed his boss, allowing him to continue.