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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I was listening to a business talk show in my car the other day. The show’s host made an important point. “Stop talking about the dividend trade,” he implored. And he’s right.#-ad_banner-# The “dividend trade” has become shorthand for the mania… Read More
In the next 30 years, the U.S. Census Bureau expects the number of people age 65 or older to double, jumping to 80 million. That domestic trend mirrors a larger global trend: By 2050, more people worldwide will be older than 65 than… Read More
The last time you could get a 7% yield from a CD was in the 1980s. Today, you’d be lucky to find a CD that pays more than 1.5%. Stocks yield a bit more — the typical… Read More
I once had a tenant secretly move 15 children into her 800-square-foot house. You can imagine the damage when she moved out. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many cute drawings of ponies, rainbows and stick figures in my life… and they covered every wall. Apparently, I had not… Read More
Companies must spend money to make money — at least, that’s what many investors believe. The market has long followed research and development (R&D) and capital expenditures (or… Read More
If you’ve been paying attention to the oil and gas sector for very long, then you’ve no doubt heard all about the famed Bakken and Eagle Ford shales. The Bakken has transformed rural North Dakota into an energy Mecca, with staggering daily production that would be the envy of many… Read More
My first day working in New York City included a ferry ride across the Hudson River and then a shuttle to the office. Despite the early hour, the hustle and bustle of Midtown Manhattan was intense.#-ad_banner-# When the shuttle approached my stop, I saw a long line of teenagers and… Read More
Although the U.S. stock market has generated a healthy glow this year, the commodity complex appears… Read More
When a pullback happens, you need to be prepared. That statement might ring hollow considering the fact that the market is bumping up against all-time highs, but I can assure you, it could happen quicker than you think. When it does, you’ll want… Read More
When a pullback happens, you need to be prepared. That statement might ring hollow considering the fact that the market is bumping up against all-time highs, but I can assure you, it could happen quicker than you think. When it does, you’ll want… Read More
