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Barrett Gibbins '26, Associate Editor

AI Mania and Market Reality

In the past couple of years, AI has undoubtedly been a major topic of discussion in every aspect of our lives. Initially, everyone, including myself, thought AI was on the cusp of triggering the next Industrial Revolution. Is this new reality really on our doorstep, or is this just...

Building the Future of Money Managers: Jesuit Investment Club Fund

The Jesuit Investment Club is excited to announce a new student-led investment fund. This initiative is monumental for the club, giving students real-world application within the world of investing. This is a big step for fostering the future of smart and effective investors. Turning Ideas Into Action In late March 2025,...

A Strategic Slowdown? Dissecting Trump’s Tariff Tactic

On April 2nd, 2025, Donald Trump announced he would be placing reciprocal tariffs on majority of the countries in the world. This plan especially seems to have polarized reactions by both sides. Does he have an ultimate goal, or are we looking down the barrel of a recession? Trump's Plan On...

From The Roundup to Investment Banking: Interview with Clark Durham

On the 31st of January 2025, the Jesuit Roundup interviewed Clark Durham, a now investment banker at Stephens. As a former Editor-in-Chief, Durham explains how his time at the Jesuit Roundup under Dr. Degen shaped his path to success. He also shares helpful insights into the competitive world of...

The 2008 Financial Crisis: How Wall Street (Almost) Destroyed the World

The year 2008 brought a crisis comparable to the Great Depression in 1929. The sudden downturn left millions facing job losses, home foreclosures, and felt they were betrayed. Families, once confident in their financial stability, found themselves in precarious circumstances. Was this widespread hardship simply a consequence of unfortunate...

Peter Lynch’s Investment Philosophy: Insights from One Up on Wall Street

Peter Lynch is known as one of the most achieved investors of all time. He managed the Fidelity Magellan Fund from 1977 to 1990, achieving an average annual return of 29.2%. His investment philosophy is a straightforward and relatively simple formula which he lays out in one of his...

Advisor to the Elite: An Interview with McCall Tomeny

From college basketball to advising the elite, McCall Tomeny’s journey reflects discipline and ambition. Now leading Legacy Knight’s family office business, he helps ultra-wealthy clients navigate investments, estate planning, and more, setting the firm apart with its independent, client-focused approach. Background Becoming exceptional in the world of business starts long before...

A Look Into Investment Banking

Dream job or corporate nightmare? Investment banking is the goal for most finance enthusiasts, but is it really worth it? I will lay out the facts, and you can determine if investment banking is for you. What is Investment Banking? Being an investment banker entails guiding companies through many financial decisions....

The Oracle of Omaha: Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett, born August 30, 1930, is regarded as one of the best investors in modern history. He has obtained a hefty $140 billion throughout his career and is still investing at the ripe age of 94. Although most people just know him as an investor, he is also...