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Financial Analysts from WikiPedia:

A financial analyst, securities analyst, research analyst, equity analyst, or investment analyst is a person who performs financial analysis for external or internal clients as a core part of the job.

An analyst studies companies and other entities to arrive at the estimate of their financial value. It is normally done by analyzing financial reports, aided by follow-up interviews with company representatives and industry experts. Often, specific "coverage" is assigned, specifying a number of companies or industries on which an analyst is supposed to provide regular assessment and updates. Writing reports or notes expressing opinions is always a part of "sell-side" (brokerage) analyst job and is often required for "buy-side" (investment firms) analysts. Traditionally, analysts use fundamental analysis principles but technical chart analysis and tactical evaluation of the market environment are also routine. Often at the end of the assessment of analyzed securities, an analyst would provide a rating recommending an investment action, e.g. to buy, sell, or hold the security.

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