EY

Economics

Wall Street’s New Year’s Resolution: Launch More IPOs

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No matter how you cast your ballot in the presidential election last month, recent history suggests your vote counts for IPOs.

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M&A

EY Delays New Hires’ Start Dates Due to Lackluster Deal Environment

EY informed around 200 recent graduates hired for its Parthenon advisory division that their start dates have been postponed until mid-2025.

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Finance

Deloitte Plans a Massive Restructuring

The world’s biggest accounting firm is looking to simplify as it nears the end of a massive growth spurt.

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Artificial Intelligence

Consultancy Firms Are Using AI to Fast-Track Partnerships

Large consulting and law firms are trying to get junior staffers on the fast track to partner using tools like ChatGPT.

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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year Legacy Media Gave Up on Cable

In 2024, legacy media giants like Disney and NBCUniversal finally had enough with cable — and started making their own off-ramps.

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year YouTube Became TV

YouTube may have started off as a platform for small screens, but now it’s increasingly dominating the living room TV.

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