Peter Ricchiuti

Director of Research at Tulane University

Biography:

Peter Ricchiuti (Ri-Chooty) is the business professor you WISHED you had back in college!
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His humor and insight have earned him numerous teaching awards at Tulane University where he created and runs the nationally acclaimed Burkenroad Reports student stock research program.
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Peter is a graduate of Babson College and began his career with the investment firm of Kidder Peabody in Boston. He later managed Louisiana’s $3 billion investment portfolio while serving as the assistant state treasurer.
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Peter has addressed more than 1400 groups in 47 states and several countries. He has been featured in BARRON’S, Kiplinger’s, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He also hosts a popular weekly business show on National Public Radio in New Orleans called “Out To Lunch.”

The speaker talks about:

The economy is inherently cyclical. While these cycles don’t necessarily repeat themselves, they usually rhyme. “The financial markets often foretell what’s ahead for the economy. This can illuminate opportunities and serve as valuable storm warnings for business leaders. A lot of this runs counter to what people are commonly hearing in the media.

Keynote Speaker Programs:

• Politics and Your Investments
• Outlook for the Deficit and Interest Rates
• Outlook for Energy Prices
• Market Valuation Techniques
• Pros and Cons of International Investing