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Category: research Research
How a new Fed payment system may disrupt fintech
The Federal Reserve recently launched a new cashless transfer system that could disrupt the debit market and, in turn, the prospects for Fintech companies. But the impact of this new system will vary depending on how companies are positioned, says Dan Dolev, Senior Fintech Equity Research Analyst.
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Category: research Research
The AI effect: Large language models aren’t only driving semiconductor demand
As AI continues to evolve, the semiconductor industry is one of many fields where investors are seeing immense opportunities and benefits from the technology. Senior Semiconductors and Automotive Technologies Analyst Vijay Rakesh examines the AI technology landscape and what this means for the industry.
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Category: community Community
Where preparation meets opportunity: Comprehensive Youth Development, Inc.
When life circumstances create challenges for high school students, transfer schools and organizations like Comprehensive Youth Development (CYD) step in to offer alternatives, providing flexible classroom hours, manageable graduation time horizons, and additional support in the form of tutoring, mentoring, and social services. The Mizuho USA Foundation is proud to support CYD and its Preparation Meets Opportunity program, which provides workplace readiness training for students at a high-need public transfer school in Manhattan.
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Category: perspectives Perspectives
Trailblazers: A Conversation with Lise Buyer, Founder of Class V Group
When will the IPO markets reopen? Few are better placed to answer this question than Lise Buyer, founder of IPO advisory firm, Class V Group.
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Category: perspectives Perspectives
Trailblazers: Takeaways from Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2023
AI was at the heart of conversations at the 2023 Fortune Brainstorm Tech Conference. Optimism around this massive tech innovation was plentiful, tempered by the need for regulation, governance and guardrails for this unchartered opportunity. Excitement and enthusiasm were also high around investments, as last year’s market uncertainty eases and the IPO market shows signs of returning.
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Capital Markets Q2 2023 Perspectives: Healthcare in Focus
With a general slowdown in M&A and Capital Markets activity, pharma and biotech are leading the charge with large announced deals, successful acquisition financings and evidence of green shoots seen in the equity capital markets. Hear from our experts on what is driving the sector activity and what we expect for the remainder of the year.
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Category: community Community
COOP Careers: Fueling upward mobility for first-generation college graduates
Founded in 2014, COOP Careers provides underemployed, first-generation and Pell Grant college graduates with opportunities to expand their professional skills and networks in order to launch a meaningful career and fuel upward mobility. Mizuho is thrilled to support COOP and its SMB Client project, aiming to provide participants with hands-on work experience in industries including Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, and Business Development.
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Opportunity for biotech firms as a new age of neuro drugs accelerates
An increasing number of companies are developing treatments for neurodegenerative disorders and their symptoms – many of which are showing promising data. The positive outlook could be an emerging opportunity for investors to target smaller drug makers. Graig Suvannavejh, Senior US Healthcare Equity Research Analyst examines how the new age of neuro drug development is creating a major pathway for investors.
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Mizuho Collaborates: The Evolution of Life Sciences and the Impact on REITs
Members of Mizuho's Biotech, Healthcare, and REITs Equity Research teams are back for another edition of Mizuho Collaborates, where they discuss the latest developments at the intersection of life sciences and real estate.