LAZ

Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ) is a prestigious financial services firm founded in 1848, making it one of the oldest investment banks in the world. Originally established in New Orleans by the Lazard brothers, the firm has evolved into a global financial advisory and asset management company headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America, Lazard has built a reputation as a leading independent investment bank serving corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide. The company went public in 2005 and converted from a partnership structure to a C-Corporation in 2024 to attract broader institutional investment.