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 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
There is no question in my mind that the housing market bottom either already in or is very close. I realize this is a bold statement given the dire condition of the U.S. housing market, however I firmly think this is the case. Savvy… Read More
I have a deal for you. I am willing to lend you funds at around a quarter of a percent for a short term, say a month. I will not raise the rate each time you come back to take out a new loan and I will not interfere with… 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
Right now, you can buy one of my favorite royalty trusts at an incredible price. In fact, I think the opportunity is so good, I’ve decided to include this security as one of my Top 10 Stocks for July 2012. If you’re unfamiliar with royalty trusts, then you can read… Read More
Contrary to popular opinion, emotions and sentiment do not move stocks or commodities prices. The only thing that moves prices is buying/selling pressure resulting from capital flowing in and out of the particular security. In other words, that which controls the most capital in a security controls the price of… 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
Within Top 10 Stocks, I like to keep tabs on where the richest people in the world are putting their money. After all, billionaires like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are some of the smartest investors on the planet. And they have advantages the rest of us don’t: entire staffs… Read More
Facebook’s (Nasdaq: FB) recent flop as a publicly traded company has brought a lot of negative attention to IPOs lately. As many novice and experienced investors alike found out, more than a few important pieces need to come together for a successful IPO. … 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
