David Dittman
David Dittman is the former managing editor and chief investment strategist of Utility Forecaster, which was named one of "10 investment newsletters to read besides Buffett's" in 2015.
He's also the former editorial director of Investing Daily, Charles Street Research, and Weiss Ratings.
David is a co-author of "The Rise of the State: Profitable Investing and Geopolitics in the 21st Century."
A graduate of the University of California, San Diego, and the Villanova University School of Law, and a former stockbroker, David has been working in financial media for more than 20 years.
Latest articles by David Dittman
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How to Invest in the Nuclear RevolutionEnergy Secretary Chris Wright said the American nuclear renaissance must launch during President Trump's administration, and it appears to be happening
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Grapple for Peace Trade GainsOf course dramatic tension is high on Fed Day, only this time it's about war and peace as well as monetary policy.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Rally Pauses for "Real End" to WarThe future is uncertain by nature, but it's hard to recall a time when views on what's next have been this volatile from day to day.
By David Dittman
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We Are Peter Lynch: How to Invest in What You KnowTake a look around, go to a free stock market data website, and get to work.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise on Less Deadly ConcernsMarkets are forward-looking mechanisms, and it's good when price action shows there's a future to look forward to.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Wall Street Is Standing ByThe waiting is the hardest part with trade war truce talks underway and inflation data on the way.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Stable as Inflation, Tariff Fears EbbConstructive trade war talks and improving consumer expectations are a healthy combination for financial markets.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Good Feelings and Solid Data Lift StocksResilience and de-escalation defined another generally positive day for financial markets.
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Stock Market Today: Rally Extends on Good-Enough ExpectationsFiscal policy still has markets' attention, but taxes rather than tariffs and deficits rather than inflation are participants' primary focus.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Markets Move With Fresh Trade War WindsThe new uncertainty is the same as the old uncertainty, which is fine with investors, traders and speculators.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Chop as Judges Block Then Reinstate TariffsThe Trump administration has asked for and received a stay in a case that seems headed for the Supreme Court.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: "Good Trump" Gives Dow 740-Point BoostFriday's headwind was Tuesday's tailwind, as President Trump's social media posts continue to drag and drive financial markets.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Dow Falls 817 Points as Bond Yields RiseFinancial markets are once again focused on Washington, D.C., but taxes, not tariffs, are driving recent price action.
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Stock Market Today: Cautious Investors Let Stocks Drift LowerMarkets weigh encouraging trends for earnings and tariffs against concerning signals from U.S. consumers.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Markets Discount Another U.S. DowngradeAfter Friday's closing bell, Moody's followed Standard & Poor's and Fitch and cut its rating on U.S. government debt.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Investors Look on the Bright SideA generally good week closes on another positive note, as investors, traders and speculators look for fresh catalysts.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Climb More Walls of WorryVolatility is back in a normal range, and the trend for the main equity indexes remains positive despite specific and general headwinds.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Investors Weigh Weekend NegotiationsInvestors, traders and speculators will look to Switzerland for answers about the most compelling issue confronting global markets.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise Despite Stagflation RiskThe business of business continues apace on continuing hope for reduced trade-related uncertainty.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip for a Second Straight DaySolid earnings but mixed guidance amid more tariff uncertainty have markets searching for direction.
By David Dittman
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Warren Buffett to Step Down From Berkshire HathawayThe greatest investor of all time will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, but will still chair the company's board.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Extend a Quiet Winning StreakThe S&P 500 Index could actually close April with a monthly gain, which would be an extraordinary sign of market resilience.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Have We Seen the Bottom for Stocks?Solid first-quarter earnings suggest fundamentals remain solid, and recent price action is encouraging too.
By David Dittman
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Stock Market Today: Great Power Affairs Mesmerize MarketsThe U.S. and China are at least talking about talking about tariffs, and investors, traders and speculators are showing a little less fear.
By David Dittman
