What is this job?

College Majors Business Major
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<p>I enjoy researching companies and their performances and keeping up with current events in general. I frequently read the WSJ, Businessweek, The Economist, and CNN ... its something I actually enjoy doing in my free time. </p>

<p>I'm taking AP Economics and I enjoy macro much more than micro, but I'm doing well in both. I'm just a high school senior looking into possible career choices</p>

<p>What job entails this kind of stuff?
Banking - Research?
Consulting?
__________?</p>

<p>Any help would be nice. thanks!</p>

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<p>research and analyst seems like a good fit.</p>

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<p>Equity Research or Fixed Income Research sound like they would suit you well. Its all about doing due diligence and knowing the ins and outs of an industry/sector and company.</p>

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<p>Speaking of this type of a career, I have a question of my own. I know that financial analysts working for investment banks work grueling hours, but are there less strenuous workplaces for those not wanting to work in IB? I mean, are the hours for analysts in other companies just as bad and are the salaries also fairly decent? Thanks.</p>

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<p>most companies pay around the same but it others will have bigger bonuses and hours do vary depending on where your work and what division.</p>