Global Research
Research division
Where analysis meets practice. Members produce Equity and Markets research, for clients, backed by training that matches an institutional standard.
About
The Global Research department is where theory meets practice. Our financial analysts dive deep into the complexities of financial analysis and gain hands-on experience in Equity and Markets Research, producing reports for clients. Throughout valuable training, we provide the tools required to become ready for a competitive financial labor market, so that the students of today become the high-quality financial analysts of tomorrow.
Sub-departments
- Equity Research The Equity Research team focuses on Company Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Sector Coverage and Investment Thesis Construction, combining detailed modeling with fundamental judgment. Through projects such as DCF analyses, sector analyses, earnings reviews and research notes produced for clients, members gain exposure to institutional research standards and the discipline of defending a price target.
- Markets Research The Markets Research team focuses on Equities, Fixed Income, FX and Commodities, combining cross-asset analysis with clear written argument. Through projects such as market articles, thematic notes and event-driven commentary, members gain exposure to the forces moving prices across asset classes and the standards of publishable financial writing.
Insights
Markets Article
The Strait of Hormuz – Shaken, yet Stirred
Global Markets Research special report one month into the Gulf conflict: the macro backdrop, oil markets, Qatar's LNG disruption and the TTF disconnect, divergence in European electricity prices, and company highlights.
Europe's Position in the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem
Global Markets Research article on the European Union's ambivalent position in the global semiconductor ecosystem amid U.S.–China competition — its strengths in lithography equipment and research, its dependencies, and the case that leverage is the new sovereignty.
Other
Weekly Newsletter – 24 March 2026
LIS Global Markets Research weekly newsletter for the week of 24 March 2026: markets at a glance across U.S. and global equities, rates, commodities and FX, with a weekly recap of key market developments.
Weekly Newsletter – 16 March 2026
LIS Global Markets Research weekly newsletter and macro overview for the week of 16 March 2026: markets at a glance across U.S. and global equities, rates, commodities and FX, with a weekly recap and market implications.
Monthly Newsletter
Boletín Mensual – Diciembre y Enero
Boletín mensual en español del equipo de Global Markets Research que cubre diciembre de 2025 y enero de 2026: claves del mes, mercados desarrollados, mercados emergentes y análisis cross-asset.
Monthly Newsletter – December 2025 & January 2026
LIS Global Markets Research monthly newsletter covering December 2025 and January 2026: monthly highlights, developed markets, emerging markets and cross-asset analysis.
Equity Research Report
Meta Platforms, Inc. Equity Research
Equity research on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META). BUY recommendation with a $790.00 DCF-based price target, supported by AI-enhanced advertising growth, strong free cash flow and unmatched global platform reach.
ACM Research Inc. Equity Research
Equity research on ACM Research Inc. (NASDAQ: ACMR), a semiconductor wet-cleaning and advanced packaging equipment provider. BUY recommendation with a $46.16 price target based on FCFF valuation.
Team
Role progression
Equity Research
- Analyst — The development role, part of a team alongside 2-3 other analysts and a Team Leader.
- Team Leader — Responsible for the development of members, task assignment, and delivery of an Equity Research report.
- Head — Responsible for the overall quality of Equity Research reports, team organization, equity screening, and clients.
- Listener — Responsible for the quality checking the Equity Research reports and models. Gives feedback on presentations and work produced. Position usually held by Directors and Alumni.