The Wall Street Skinny

Send us a textThe global financial markets and the news are inextricably linked. News stories move the financial markets, and the financial markets make the news. Today we sit down with Mosheh Oinounou of Mo News, an Emmy-award winning  journalist who has worked at Bloomberg, CBS, and FOX News in the past.  Mosheh has now created his own news service primarily distributed across social media platforms, where he is a trusted source for hundreds of thousands of followers. We discuss how Mosheh distills critical intel from the vast array of global news, explore the complexities of bias and mistrust in the news media, and debate the role of journalism in a post-AI environment.   We swap stories from opposite sides of the newswire during major market-moving events like the financial collapse of 2008 and Fukushima in 2011.  And we learn how Mosheh is preparing for his next exciting role as a father!You can watch Mosheh's TedEx talk referenced at the link below, can subscribe to his news letter or become a Mo News premium subscriber on his website or follow him for. your daily dose of news on Instagram or TikTok.Mosheh TedEx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBZdjaIR4w8Mo News Website: https://www.mo.news/Follow Mosheh on TikTok and Instagram at @moshehFollow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyLearn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

Send us a textWe explore the hot topics of private equity, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, hostile LBOs, and MORE through the lens of one of our favorite shows: Succession.  Think "dual class stock shares" sound boring?  Think again!  We break down the key corporate finance plot points (note:  spoilers included but minimized, especially regarding the season 1 finale) driving the drama inside one of the all-time greatest shows.  For additional insight, check out this great article from the FT:  https://www.ft.com/content/a7ce31e0-06f0-4986-9eb9-f4322a40ffc3Learn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

Send us a textCongrats on landing your summer internship....Now what??  We walk through every aspect of the internship experience --- from getting coffee to getting the coveted full time offer.  We talk about housing, training, desk assignments, the importance of networking, etiquette, and typical projects across various divisions.  We discuss how to prove your worth, how to land a full time offer, and how to deal if you DON'T get that dream offer.  Sharing personal stories of being little grownups in the big city and all we learned along the way.  Learn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the world of hedge funds with Paul Podolsky, who spent 16 years at Bridgewater (the world's largest hedge fund) before launching a writing, publishing, and podcasting career.  We ask: how did hedge funds evolve, and how are they different from traditional asset managers?  What are the different types of hedge funds?  How do they raise and deploy capital?  What are the entry and exit opportunities?  And...what does it truly mean to be a "pain sponge?"Paul Podolsky spent 20+ years on Wall Street with most of that time at Bridgewater Associates, the biggest hedge fund in the world. Prior to that he worked.as a journalist in 1990s Russia, writing for Novaya Gazeta, The Moscow Times, and Hearst. He graduated from Brown University, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (Tufts in association with Harvard), and the Maurice Thorez School of Foreign Languages. He currently has a podcast of his own called 'Things I Didn't Learn in High School', is the author of "Raising a Thief" and "Master Minion" and has a Substack where he writes "Practical, jargon-free description of what is going on in international affairs and financial markets that ties directly to my asset allocation, with full transparency into my wins and losses."You can follow him at the links below.Follow Paul Podolsky:Twitter @paul_podolskyInstagram @paulpodolskywww.paulpodolsky.comLearn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

Send us a textAnswering questions we've received from listeners via email and Instagram!  This week's topics include: how to choose the right valuation method?  How to prepare for an investment banking interview?  What is the difference between IRR, CAGR, and ROI?  ...and more!!  This is our first of many future Q&A episodes to come.  To have your question featured on our next Q&A episode, please email us at questions@wallstreetskinny.com or send us a direct message on Instagram.Learn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

Send us a textWe share our unfiltered personal stories from the front lines of the 2008 financial crisis.  Maybe you've read the headlines: banks going under (SVB, First Republic), UBS acquiring Credit Suisse, offers being rescinded, and worry about what will happen if you’re starting your career during a financial crisis.  They say past is prologue so  we share what it was like being on the trading floor of Lehman Brothers when it collapsed, or working firsthand on the financial products that caused a global economic meltdown.   We also reflect on lessons learned for navigating your career path during times of uncertainty.  Our most raw, personal episode yet!  Learn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

Send us a textIt's been a pretty wild spring in 2023.  Since March of this year, we've seen Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse, Signature Bank shut down, Credit Suisse get acquired by UBS, and --- most recently --- First Republic get acquired by JPMorgan. But the turmoil in the banking sector is likely not over just yet. In this episode, we explore the economic circumstances driving current events and explain the underlying mechanics behind the headlines.  Learn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

Send us a textWe tackle our most-asked listener question: how do I ace the interview for a job in finance?  Listen to learn key technical skills you'll need in your toolkit and pick up tips for mastering the conversation.  We touch on do's (and don'ts!) for interviews in IBD and Sales & Trading, and cover variations on the theme for hedge funds, private equity, and other opportunities.  Learn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

Send us a textIn this episode we tackle the Sales & Trading division of an Investment Bank, the high profile, fast-paced, markets-based, client-facing arm of a firm.  This is where billions and billions of dollars change hands every single day, and fortunes can be made or lost before most people have their morning coffee.  We follow the journey of an investment idea from conception to execution, explain the roles of salespeople and traders, and discuss compensation metrics and exit opportunities.  If you listen closely, you might just learn how to retire before you’re 40.....Learn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into one of life's greatest mysteries:  where do bonds come from??  We take a brief detour through the capital markets group and walk through an example of corporate bond origination.  We also discuss the lifestyle and exit opportunities associated with the Capital Markets division of an investment bankLearn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others’ experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.