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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First it was Greece, then it was Italy, then it was Spain… and now Cyprus? The list of weak European economies that might need a bailout keeps growing, and bold action will continue to be required. But headlines like these are overshadowing some compelling values that are beginning to emerge… Read More
As I recently noted, there is ample reason for investors to use caution right now, so selling winners looks like a sound move. At the same time, we’re also being presented with opportunities to redeploy cash into vastly oversold stocks. I track a wide number of stocks, and a number… Read More
One clear theme that has been in place throughout the second quarter: The broader market should make you cautious, while individual stock bargains abound. I’ve been hammering home these seemingly contradicting themes, highlighting the need to keep seeking out entry and exit points for… Read More
It’s no secret the Chinese economy is slowing. A multi-decade boom has perhaps given way to a new phase of more moderate growth. Still, we’re talking about what is likely to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Here in the United States,… Read More
Across the globe, there are now dozens of fund managers that can put billions of dollars into play. These folks made their fortunes and reputations when their asset base was much smaller. They often targeted small, unknown companies and were able to double or… Read More
I’d like to issue a mea culpa. Back in January, I thought the stars were aligned for a big upward move in the price of uranium and all of the uranium-related stocks. The radioactive metal had slumped badly in 2011, but after a solid start to 2012, it looked as… Read More
In a slow economy, it’s so hard to find companies capable of scorching growth. The only companies you should be researching — if you’re looking to double or triple your money — are the ones that aim to revolutionize an industry. Medical software… Read More
If you’re a subscriber of my $100,000 Real-Money Portfolio, then you know I’ve been focusing on stocks that have the potential for serious multi-year gains. By definition, this means stocks that are out of favor right now. And in the face of a tough stock… Read More
In an ideal world, the entire basket of U.S. stocks would be arranged in terms of the value they represent. The most richly-valued stocks would be obvious sell candidates, and the most inexpensive stocks would all be bought up. But that’s not how the… Read More
During the past half decade, a revolution has taken place in our living rooms. Consumers have been discovering a range of choices at their disposal, making companies like Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) and Hulu household names. Yet there’s another next-generation media firm that is in the thick of the action, though… Read More
