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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“How do you make $1 million in the airline industry? Start with $2 million and know when to quit.” As the economy drifts toward a possible recession, investors are increasingly scrutinizing balance sheets… Read More
Last week, I began to look at companies that, despite the financial crisis, hadn’t posted one single unprofitable year dating back to the crash of the “tech bubble,” which is considered by many experts to be the beginning of a “lost decade” for stocks. What I had hoped to find… Read More
Last week, I told you that I thought the recent market rout had presented some real buying opportunities for the type of blue-chip “forever” stocks StreetAuthority Co-founder Paul Tracy preaches about to his Top-Ten Stocks readers. During my research, I found 20 such potential… Read More
When the economy is growing, you need to focus on income statements, looking for signs that sales and profits can grow at a heady clip. In tougher economic times, investors pivot over to the balance sheet,… Read More
Gregg Engles is a very lucky man. The CEO of Dean Foods (NYSE: DF) is surrounded by a very friendly group of board members who want him to make lots of money, no matter how he performs. And frankly, his performance has been dismal. Read More
In recent weeks I’ve been focusing on the myriad buying opportunities that have been uncovered as the market grinds ever lower. Am I being naive? Am I being a mere cheerleader for the financial establishment? Not hardly. I just know investors should question the… Read More
A couple days ago, I told you that I thought the recent market rout had presented some real buying opportunities for the type of blue-chip “forever” stocks StreetAuthority Co-founder Paul Tracy preaches about to his Top 10 Stocks readers. During my research, I found… Read More
Every year, Goldman Sachs hosts the “Communacopia Conference,” an investor gathering that focuses on various public companies involved in mass media and advertising. The conference, which is now in its 20th edition, is a real chance for firms to hobnob and glad-hand, but amid all the buzz at this year’s… Read More
A weak stock market sure can make short sellers look wise. So I’ll give a bit of credit to the broader market for my mostly successful set of recent short predictions. Back in May, I highlighted five stocks that looked… Read More
We’re more than a decade removed from the dot-com crash, and many investors still recall those days with dread, when the market plunged almost daily, seemingly without end. That same mood pervades Wall Street today, and the fear is once again palpable. But… Read More
