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# Winter 2025 Newsletter
- URL: https://fsc.stevens.edu/february-2025-newsletter/
- Published: 2025-02-28T15:33:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-16T22:35:17.000Z
- Author: Salvatore Matteis
- Tags: Newsletter, #Import 2025-11-08 22:14

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**Hanlon FSC Newsletter Winter 2025**

*As the new year kicks off, we are excited to share the latest events and highlights from the School of Business! Thank you for your continued support—we hope everyone’s semester is off to a great start!*

**Stevens High Frequency Trading Competition (HFTC25) Update**

The Stevens High-Frequency Trading Competition is set to begin next month, as selected teams from a total of eleven different universities gear up to develop and test their own trading algorithms. Utilizing SHIFT, Stevens’ proprietary high-frequency trading simulation platform, students will navigate simulated financial markets, applying their skills in a fast-paced, real-world setting.

With cash prizes ranging from \\$400 to \\$2000, teams will compete to optimize their strategies and outperform the competition. The event officially launches on March 24, so keep an eye out for updates as the action unfolds!

**Hanlon Lab Research: Large Language Models in Finance**

Our PhD students are at the forefront of applying Large Language Models (LLMs) in Finance, exploring innovations in autonomous trading agents, portfolio management, and beyond. Dive into our latest discussion to see how LLMs are reshaping financial applications and get an inside look at the cutting-edge research driving these advancements!

**Market Insights from Dr. Calhoun**

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Dr. George Calhoun, Director of the Quantitative Finance Program at Stevens, continues to provide sharp analysis of today’s most pressing economic issues in his latest Forbes columns. His recent articles examine:

- The true drivers of inflation and whether corporations are engaging in price gouging
- China’s economic slowdown—often compared to Japan’s “lost decades” but with potentially deeper structural issues

His work offers valuable insights for anyone looking to understand these complex financial dynamics.

To read these articles and for more from Dr. Calhoun, visit his [Forbes Page](https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgecalhoun/?ref=fsc.stevens.edu).

**Syllabi**

The latest syllabi have been posted and can be accessed for the most up-to-date course information.

[Link to Syllabi](https://fsc.stevens.edu/courses/)

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For submission of news or event information to be featured in our upcoming newsletter, please reach out to us at [fscadmin@stevens.edu](mailto:fscadmin@stevens.edu)

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