The core activity of Stifel is the provision of services in the field of investment banking, including: Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets transactions (Equity and Fixed Income), Corporate Finance (e.g. Initial Public Offerings, Follow-on Offerings), Advisory services for companies and institutions, Trading and Distribution of Securities, and Research and Analysis of companies and markets. The company offers these services to various industries, including Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Financial Services, and Real Estate.