Must Reads
Each Monday our team selects 5 articles from across the internet which provide valuable lessons and important news for aspiring young finance professionals
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What Trump’s Positive Coronavirus Test Means for the Presidential Campaign
The New Yorker
Eric Lach
OCT. 2 2020
Eric Lach from The New Yorker dives into the affects of Trump’s positive covid test on the narrowing political election.
6 Months After Coronavirus Shutdowns, the Shape(s) of the Economic Crisis
NYT
Ella Koeze
OCT. 5 2020
Ella Koeze of The New York Times details the economic downfall and recovery of the Covid-19 pandemic through graphic visuals.
The Nobel Prize for Medicine Goes for Identifying Hepatitis C
The Economist
Columnist
OCT. 5 2020
The Economist outlines the history and benefits of Harvey Alter’s, Michael Houghton’s and Charles Rice’s research on and their identification of hepatitis C.
States Overpaid Coronavirus Unemployment Claims, and They Want the Money Back
WSJ
Lauren Weber
OCT. 5 2020
Lauren Weber of The Wall Street Journal investigates the thousands of dollars the government has demanded as repayment for previously deployed pandemic assistance as many see their benefits slashed and their indebtedness to the government rise.
Why We Need to Laugh at Work
The Economist
Columnist
OCT. 3 2020
This article by The Economist dives into the undergraduate study that found those with a strong sense of humor experience less stress and anxiety than those without.
Why Are There Still So Few Black CEOs?
WSJ
Te-Ping Chen
SEP. 28, 2020
Why Are There Still So Few Black CEOs? Black professionals comprise 1% of the executives running America’s top 500 companies. Check out this article by Te-Ping Chen from the WSJ to learn more about the struggles Black people of color face in the corporate world.
Feel Like You’re Going Out of Your Mind? Consider Your Mind-Set
NYT
Alina Tugend
AUG. 12, 2020
Feel Like You’re Going Out of Your Mind? Consider Your Mind-Set. No one likes to make mistakes, but how you manage them can be a key to a stronger future. Read this piece by Alina Tugend on resilience in troubled times - learning about the lessons we can take from personal experiences.
How to Climb the Corporate Ladder While Working Remotely
WSJ
Joann S. Lublin
SEP. 28, 2020
How to Climb the Corporate Ladder While Working Remotely. Office politics hasn’t gone away just because a pandemic forced millions to work away from the office. See what else #executive coaches are saying about navigating the WFH office in this WSJ article by Joann S. Lublin.
What to Wear to a Zoom Interview, and Other Style Dilemmas, Solved
WSJ
Todd Plummer
SEP. 26, 2020
What to Wear to a Zoom Interview, and Other Style Dilemmas, Solved. after working from home in sweatpants for months, the slow return to the office has posed some perplexing wardrobe conundrums. This article by Todd Plummer offers some advice on quarantine beards, masks and more.
Does Economic Growth Boost Stock Prices?
The Economist
Columnist
SEP. 24, 2020
DoesEconomic Growth Boost Stock Prices? There is a sense to the current combination of pessimism and high stock prices. Check out this article by The Economist that dives into some historical trends relating the economy and stock prices.
How Ginsburg's Successor Could Remake Business
NYT
Andrew Ross Sorkin et. al.
SEP. 21, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed last Friday at 87. The politics of replacing her leaves a lot at stake, and a new Trump appointee could result in significant change. Check out this article by Andrew Sorkin et. al. to learn about the legal ramifications of appointing a new justice.
Easy Diamond Trading Set to Be Available for First Time
WSJ
Amrith Ramkumar
SEP. 21, 2020
Startup, Diamond Standard Co., is offering a coin containing diamonds to the public that could create new demand for the previous stones if widely adopted. Check out this article by Amrita Ramkumar to learn how this new diamond product could become analogous to a gold bar.
The Science Behind WFH Dressing for Zoom
WSJ
Ray A. Smith
SEP. 20, 2020
What you wear while working actually matters; Researchers studying ‘enclothed cognition’ day your clothing choices at home can affect productivity. Check out their findings through this article by Ray A Smith, and see how you can dress better for your Zoom calls.
What the Old Establishment Can Teach the New Elite
WSJ
John Micklethwait & Adrian Wooldridge
SEP. 18, 2020
At a time when their talents are sorely needed, the privileged class in the West has forgotten the tradition of public service. Check out this article by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge, adapted from their new book “The Wake Up Call: Why the Pandemic Has Exposed the Weakness of the West, and How to Fix It,” that talks about the abandonment of the American elite’s sense of public #duty.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Indelible Mark on American Business
Forbes
Maggie McGrath & Rachel Sandler
SEP. 20, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg led a career of slowly dismantling gender discrimination in American life and work... her sense of justice, and quest for fairness, extends to many corners of work and business. Check out some of her most influential cases and decisions in this Forbes article by Maggie McGrath and Rachel Sandler.
Banking Outpaces Promotion of Women
WSJ
Chip Cutter & Vanessa Fuhrumans
SEP. 11, 2020
Banking is now ahead of other industries in promoting #women. Citigroup’s appointment of Jane Fraser reflects efforts to elevate women across banking, though many say work remains to transform the industry.
Real Bond Yields Help Explain Markets
WSJ
Sam Goldfarb & Pat Minczeski
SEP. 14, 2020
‘Real’ Bond Yields Help Explain Surprising Market Moves. Negative inflation-adjusted yields spur investors to keep taking risks, even after recent tech-led sell off.
What I Wish I Knew About College
Forté Foundation
Casi Tsamis
SEP. 10, 2020
A Senior Perspective by Casey Tsamis: Everything I wish I’d known about college.
Teen Stock Trading... Dangerous?
NYT
Ron Lieber
SEP. 12, 2020
Teen stock trading seems dangerous, but it doesn’t have to be. Owning equities with limits and guardrails can teach kids plenty.
Nvidia Buys Arm from SoftBank
NYT
Don Clark
SEP. 13, 2020
Nvidia bought Arm from SoftBank for $40 billion as they move into mobile chips. This deal is likely to face regulatory scrutiny.