About David Cohne
David Cohne has 20 years of experience as an investment analyst and writer. Prior to StockNews, David spent eleven years as a consultant providing outsourced investment research and content to financial services companies, hedge funds, and online publications. He also served as a Consultant and Senior Investment Writer to NextShares Solutions LLC where he provided content on Exchange-Traded Products.
Previously, David was Vice President and Director of Research at The Rankings Service, an independent investment research and consulting firm that scored and ranked mutual fund managers. He also served as Vice President and Senior Analyst at Fundworks Inc, a financial newsletter publishing firm. David started his career in portfolio management at Adviser Investments, an independent wealth management firm. He received an undergraduate degree in Economics at Brandeis University and an MBA from Arizona State University.
David enjoys researching and writing about stocks and the markets. He takes a fundamental quantitative approach in evaluating stocks for readers.
Recent Articles By David Cohne
3 Top Growth Stocks That Are on Sale
The year 2021 looked like it would be the year of value stocks, and it certainly started that way. But, since May, growth stocks have been the better performers. While many growth companies have seen their shares soar once again, there are still plenty trading at attractive valuations, including Kohl's Corporation (KSS), Teradata Corporation (TDC), and Meritor, Inc. (MTOR).
Honda: A Great Value Car and a Great Value Stock
Cars manufactured by Honda Motor Company, Ltd. (HMC) have consistently been ranked near the top of automobile lists due to the value they provide. Most Honda owners know that their cars are built to last. But it's not just their cars that provide value. Right now, Honda is a top value stock based on on its valuation metrics, which is why investors should give it a look.
Dow Inc. (DOW): A Top Chemical Stock for Your Portfolio
If you think of chemical companies, I'm sure Dow Inc. (DOW) is one that would come to mind. While not as exciting as a trillion dollar tech stock, DOW has certainly been generating growth and still trades at an attractive valuation. That's why investors should consider adding it to their portfolios.
Will China’s Crackdown on Big Tech Continue to Weigh on the Market?
Stocks gained today but were down last week, even after the S&P 500 (SPY) hit a new record high of 4,480 last Monday afternoon. For comparison's sake, that is more than double its intraday low of 2,192 on March 23, 2020. Small-cap stocks were major laggards of the week, with the Russell 2000 Index hitting correction territory. The index was briefly down more than 10% from its March 2021 peak. The energy sector was the worst performer, while health care stocks saw gains. Also of note, trading volumes were at the highest level in a month as retail investors got back into the mix. I’ll discuss this and more below…
3 Top Stocks to Buy as the Semiconductor Shortage Continues
There's no question that the pandemic drove up the demand for electronic devices as more people stayed at home. But, what no one expected was that it would result in a worldwide semiconductor shortage. As we've recently learned, that shortage is expected to continue, which benefits the stock prices of chip stocks such as Intel Corporation (INTC), Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (SIMO), and Broadcom Inc. (AVGO).
My Top Value Stock This Week: Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF) is a stock in our POWR Value service. Its stock has been gaining due to the adjustments the company has made in the digital realm. With its latest earnings being released next week, read more to learn why this highly undervalued stock belongs in your portfolio.
Here's My Top Automotive Stock to Buy Right Now
A global chip shortage, fiscal stimulus, and low rates has created a buying frenzy for cars, especially used cards. One company this has benefited greatly is AutoNation, Inc. (AN) which just saw it fifth straight record quarter. The party is expected to continue, especially with the stock trading so cheap. So, now is a great time to consider adding it to your portfolio.
Could Prolonged Worker Shortages Affect the Stock Market?
The S&P 500 (SPY) gained last week as investors continue to shrug off news of the spread of coronavirus. Overall, value stocks outperformed their growth counterparts as the materials sector led. Energy stocks fell on concerns that the surge in infections could weigh on global demand. Tech stocks also slipped due to the pullback in the semiconductors industry, which was under pressure with concerns about potential weakness in memory prices. There's a lot more to discuss, which I will get into below…
The 3 Smartest Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
Even though the economy continues its rebound and the market hits new highs, economic data is seeing mixed messages. In situations like these, it’s crucial that investors consider stocks that check every box which is why investors should consider adding smart stocks such as Gap Inc. (GPS), Apache (APA), and Ryder System (R) to their portfolio.