A typical analyst day. there isn't really such a thing as a typical analyst day as it can be so variable but here are some common examples of activities that analysts have to deal with one of the busiest days for analyst is when a company reports significant news flow or their results. These results are usually announced before the market opens. So it's an early start for analysts. The analyst will then work as quickly as possible to update their analysis and their models for any new information. For example, if the company has beaten market expectations and this then increases earnings expectations for the next few years. Then the analysts will want to increase their forecasts. Once this is done the analysts will publish their views in a brief Update note or a slightly longer research note analysts must publish their views before talking to clients to ensure that all clients have fair access to their analysis. Therefore the next step is to discuss the results and implications with clients. This will often be done over the phone or on chat messenger for many hours after the results analyst can end up talking to 40 or 50 clients in a day when there is news flow. Companies that report results will usually provide an analyst presentation after the markets have opened which the analysts will need to attend. Even if a company isn't reporting results, there are lots of Industry events and meetings with companies that analysts will attend to keep on top of latest developments. Any new information that comes from these meetings and events will be quickly communicated to the team to allow them to further update their analysis and models.

So that's an example of how an analyst day can evolve but it's extremely variable as newsflow can occur either from companies the markets or politics that can affect the companies that you cover and you may need to drop everything else that you plan to respond to this news flow. Also one thing that analyst must be able to cope with is an ability to work quickly under pressure when newsflow does occur. It's important to move quickly and accurately so that you can answer client questions.