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
For companies that carry a huge load of debt, there is no room for error. Cash-flow targets need to be met simply to assure investors that funds will be in place to meet future bond redemptions. If… Read More
If you want to follow the lead of one of the world’s great investors, then Warren Buffett should be your role model. Since taking control of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) 48 years ago, Buffett has delivered 20% average annual returns to investors time and again. Buffett is… Read More
At the start of each year, the chief strategists at Wall Street firms analyze dozens of variables and make bold prognostications for the year ahead. They distill all of their conclusions into one simple number — the S&P 500, and where it will reside… Read More
My loss is your gain. Less than a month ago, I told readers about the potentially strong upturn in place for carbon fiber maker Zoltek (Nasdaq: ZOLT). Thanks to a just-released quarterly report, shares… Read More
The stock market continues to grind higher. And you can give the U.S. economy the tip of the cap for the recent gains. Recent data points imply that the incipient economic strength we saw last fall has continued into 2012. If this trend remains in place, then… Read More
In the quest for growth, certain companies seek to acquire rivals as a primary driver to build market share. Management teams justify their motives by promising shareholders they will be able to integrate new purchases to the corporate fold easily, cut costs and move… Read More
In the past few years, I’ve continually marveled at the stunning piles of cash parked on the balance sheets of many high-tech firms. These companies had been holding lots of cash to stay strong in case industry conditions waned. But even with the sharp economic blows of 2008 and 2009,… Read More
A few months ago, I sent a report to readers of my Top 10 Stocks advisory covering my “10 Best Stocks to Hold Forever.” It’s quickly becoming one of the most popular pieces of research in StreetAuthority’s history. Simply put, these are the 10… Read More
Few companies can transform themselves from an old-line, houseware manufacturer into a cutting-edge player in the telecommunications sector. And rarely does the market deeply discount the stock price of a high-quality, high-tech stock because it sees its core business as becoming commoditized. Read More
When it comes to income stocks, most investors know they won’t become millionaires overnight. These types of stocks usually grow slowly, and it may take several years for investors to see substantial profits. This means only the most patient investors will actually see these stocks reaching their full potential over… Read More
