INTRODUCTION In looking for a transnational investment firm certain qualities should be apparent to potential investors. Reputability in the market, strength, history of business success and high profit margin, integrity; these are all qualities which make an acquisitions and investment banking firm successful. Bear Stearns Inc. is a firm which comprises all of these qualities and uses them as a foundation for their business success. To fully understand the reasons for Bear Stearns' success it …showed first 75 words of 3674 total…

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