The investing club points to January’s earnings season exceeding analysts’ estimates by 9% on average. This is building investor confidence for a continued earnings-driven rally in select equities. “It just sort of fits with the student personality profile,” Emerson said. “It’s an investment we’re making in the student experience.” Andrew Ericksen (Questrom MBA ’24) exemplifies the fusion of creativity, leadership, and social impact. His career began in entertainment, where he transformed the digital landscape as the first employee and COO of Famous Birthdays , a platform widely regarded as the IMDb for social influencers. He also made his mark as a filmmaker, directing Toxicity , a feature film now available on Amazon. But as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, Andrew’s focus shifted. Macro signals tracked by the investing club suggest crude oil’s steady price at $78 is supportive for industrial and energy equities. Historical data shows this range fosters positive correlation between energy stocks and broad markets.