Books like Wall Street Meat by Andy Kessler
In *Wall Street Meat*, former analyst and hedge‑fund manager Andy Kessler recalls his days on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange and in the securities industry. Drawing on encounters with colleagues such as telecom analyst Jack Grubman, banker Frank Quattrone, Morgan Stanley’s Mary Meeker, and Merrill Lynch’s Henry Blodget, he describes how reputation and short‑term gains can dominate finance, for better or worse. Through a series of cautionary tales, Kessler offers insight into the intoxicating forces that influence stockbrokers, securities firms, and the broader Wall Street business culture.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics/Finance
Authors: Andy Kessler
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