Steven Philip Ralston
Director of Research - Equity at Zacks Investment Research, Inc.
Profile
Steven Philip Ralston is currently the Director of Research & Senior Analyst and Director of Research at Zacks Investment Research, Inc. and Zacks Investment Research, Inc. (Small Cap Research) respectively.
He previously worked as a Principal at Allfirst Bank, Bedivere Insurance Co., and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. Ralston received his undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1975.
Steven Philip Ralston active positions
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Zacks Investment Research, Inc.
Zacks Investment Research, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Len Zacks in 1978, Zacks Investment Research, Inc. is an SEC-registered broker/dealer and investment research firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an office in Irvine, California. The firm is principally owned by The Greenwood Trust. Zacks makes both short-term and long-term investment recommendations using the following investment styles: aggressive growth, growth/income, momentum, value, technicals and options. Zack Investment Research employs the Zacks Rank, a 100% a peerless stock rating system that is based on a quantitative model that includes the use of four factors including as earnings estimate revisions and earnings surprises. Stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from 'Strong Buy' to 'Strong Sell.' Zacks Rank is completely mathematical and focuses only on the math and whether the math predicts that a stock's price will rise. It is a short-term indicator of stock performance that is effective for 1 to 3 months. The Zacks Recommendation process begins with a new quantitative model that employs the Zacks Rank. The firm then utilizes qualitative insights to develop a unique recommendation based on a 6 month time horizon. Zacks Investment Research provides coverage primarily on the following sectors: (1) manufacturers of electrical components (2) photo optics/lasers (3) HPC computing platforms (4) manufacturers and distributors of textiles (5) information technology (6) independent oil and gas companies involved in the exploration, development and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas (6) providers of docking, manipulator and wafer probing interface products for semiconductor and ATE manufacturers (7) companies that design and manufacture oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers and protocol analyzers to test, measure and analyze electronic signals (8) manufacturers of branded toys, collectibles, hobby or infant products and (9) financial services companies. | Director of Research - Equity | 2004-10-31 |
Zacks Investment Research, Inc. (Small Cap Research) | Director of Research - Equity | 2004-10-31 |
Former positions of Steven Philip Ralston
Companies | Position | End |
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Bedivere Insurance Co.
Bedivere Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Armour Group Ltd. (Bermuda), Bedivere Insurance Co. is a company that provides insurance services. The company is based in Altoona, PA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Allfirst Bank (Baltimore, Maryland) | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (BFM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a direct subsidiary of BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BFM manages assets for institutional and high net-worth clients, separate accounts, pooled investment vehicles, private investment funds and US registered investment companies. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Steven Philip Ralston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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Zacks Investment Research, Inc.
Zacks Investment Research, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Len Zacks in 1978, Zacks Investment Research, Inc. is an SEC-registered broker/dealer and investment research firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an office in Irvine, California. The firm is principally owned by The Greenwood Trust. Zacks makes both short-term and long-term investment recommendations using the following investment styles: aggressive growth, growth/income, momentum, value, technicals and options. Zack Investment Research employs the Zacks Rank, a 100% a peerless stock rating system that is based on a quantitative model that includes the use of four factors including as earnings estimate revisions and earnings surprises. Stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from 'Strong Buy' to 'Strong Sell.' Zacks Rank is completely mathematical and focuses only on the math and whether the math predicts that a stock's price will rise. It is a short-term indicator of stock performance that is effective for 1 to 3 months. The Zacks Recommendation process begins with a new quantitative model that employs the Zacks Rank. The firm then utilizes qualitative insights to develop a unique recommendation based on a 6 month time horizon. Zacks Investment Research provides coverage primarily on the following sectors: (1) manufacturers of electrical components (2) photo optics/lasers (3) HPC computing platforms (4) manufacturers and distributors of textiles (5) information technology (6) independent oil and gas companies involved in the exploration, development and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas (6) providers of docking, manipulator and wafer probing interface products for semiconductor and ATE manufacturers (7) companies that design and manufacture oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers and protocol analyzers to test, measure and analyze electronic signals (8) manufacturers of branded toys, collectibles, hobby or infant products and (9) financial services companies. | Finance |
Allfirst Bank (Baltimore, Maryland) | Finance |
Bedivere Insurance Co.
Bedivere Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Armour Group Ltd. (Bermuda), Bedivere Insurance Co. is a company that provides insurance services. The company is based in Altoona, PA. | Finance |
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (BFM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a direct subsidiary of BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BFM manages assets for institutional and high net-worth clients, separate accounts, pooled investment vehicles, private investment funds and US registered investment companies. | Finance |
Zacks Investment Research, Inc. (Small Cap Research) | Finance |
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