David Sterman has worked as an investment analyst for nearly two decades. He started his Wall Street career in equity research at Smith Barney, culminating in a position as Senior Analyst covering European banks. While at Smith Barney, he learned of all the tricks used by Wall Street to steer the best advice to their top clients and their own trading desk.
David has also served as Managing Editor at TheStreet.com and Director of Research at Individual Investor. In addition, David worked as Director of Research for Jesup & Lamont Securities. David has made numerous media appearances over the years, primarily on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and has a master's degree in management from Georgia Tech.
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Analyst Articles
It’s increasingly clear that it’s the beginning of the end of the recent market rally. The major indexes have moved steadily higher since Oct. 1, 2011, with some of the more speculative stocks becoming the biggest gainers. These stocks weren’t cheap to begin… Read More
The steady market gains we’ve seen during the past four months have made me a bit nervous. All of the action seemed to be benefiting the riskier plays in the market, leaving seemingly safer plays one step behind. As a result, a focus… Read More
It wasn’t long ago that investors had to choose between hot IPOs or stocks that paid dividends. The good news is that there have been a slew of dividend-paying IPOs in the past year, making it possible to obtain, from the same investment, high yields and the nice returns that… Read More
You’ve likely never heard of it… This company doesn’t sell a physical product. It doesn’t have storefronts. And it doesn’t have a massive headquarters in a glass building in Manhattan. #-ad_banner-#In fact, its office sits in an unremarkable three-story building in a small Florida… Read More
The status of many global economies is in flux right now. I recently looked at several foreign economies that could be headed toward a downward spiral and how it could affect your portfolio. #-ad_banner-#As a result, companies that have fairly minimal foreign exposure may have the most… Read More
When asked what the market would do, revered financier J.P. Morgan gave a famous — and invariably correct — answer: “It will fluctuate.” Indeed. Tuesday’s market selloff — the worst day for the Standard &… Read More
“Good things come to those who wait” is an adage I’ve always subscribed to as an investor, although it may be hard to believe if you’re heavily invested in natural gas right now. The stocks of natural gas firms have seen their share of woe in 2012, with many already… Read More
When it comes to the stock market, many investors — myself included — spend quite a bit of time analyzing the trading activity of the richest and most successful investors in the world. These include well-known experts like Warren Buffett, Carl Icahn and George… Read More
There is a hungry market for surplus U.S. natural gas abroad -- and at much higher prices. Today's top pick could be the first U.S. company to profit from natural gas exports... Read More
It’s time to stress-test all of the companies in your portfolio. It’s crucial to determine their geographic exposure right now, because a handful of major economies are possibly headed for a long-term unwinding. #-ad_banner-#Each of these countries is beset by stunningly-large budget deficits, unfavorable demographics, a too-strong… Read More
