Wall Street centres on Bud Fox, an ambitious young stockbroker who falls under the influence of corporate raider Gordon Gekko. Drawn into insider trading and aggressive takeovers, he faces the consequences of prioritising wealth and status over legality and loyalty.

Use in class

The film is a staple in finance and business ethics teaching. It provides a vivid case for discussing insider trading, agency problems, shareholder primacy and “greed is good” culture. Students can analyse incentive systems, conflicts of interest and the role of regulation in curbing abusive practices.

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