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
Gone are the days when traditional board games and puzzles satisfied every child’s idea of a good time. Today, the realm of toys has fully evolved into the tech world, and instead of their living room floor, most people prefer to play games on computers, smartphones or TV sets. … Read More
It’s the dream environment for investors… acompany with so much demand for its products that it recently had to stop accepting new orders. Think about that. And not only that, but this same companyis also benefiting from growing regulatory concerns that have its customers stockpiling its products. If that sounds… Read More
I bought my first stock in the summer of 1979… I had just finished my bachelor’s degree. That investment turned out to be a great investment. I was able to make the down payment on my first home, mostly with the profits from that single stock. Since then, I’ve managed… Read More
On Thursday, June 21, credit-ratings agency Moody’s downgraded the debt of 15 major U.S. banks, including Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) and JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM). Though the move didn’t come as a complete surprise, the credit downgrades could still ultimately crimp… Read More
The hunt is on. With oil prices below $80 per barrel and natural gas prices still at depressed levels, I’ve been heavily researching the best stocks in this sector, hoping to scoop up bargain stocks and ride the next wave of surging energy prices. Last month, I highlighted that energy… 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
A funny thing happened on the way to disaster… nothing. In fact, nothing has happened on the way to disaster twice now — once in the middle of 2011, and then again in early 2012. The so-called disaster I’m talking about was the demise of the transportation industry. When things… 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
How today's low borrowing costs can boost your yield. Read More
