The S&P 500 has been reaching new heights largely due to the rise of mega-cap technology stocks. However, there are other sectors with interesting stories to share. For example, the utilities industry is shedding its reputation for being dull as it shifts from coal to renewables. As the demand for electricity grows, producers and creators of electricity are also set to benefit from trends related to AI and data centers.
Meanwhile, regional banks have been making headlines again in recent times. Concerns about real estate loans raised by investors and analysts, such as the report by senior Citi analyst Ben Gerlinger on properties owned by Bank OZK, have caused fluctuations in the stock market. Equity researchers like Gerlinger play a vital role in providing investors with the necessary data and context to navigate the markets effectively.
Gerlinger has been recognized as one of Business Insider’s rising stars of equity research for 2024. This list features 16 outstanding stock analysts covering various sectors, from biotech to retail, who excel in delivering reliable information about the companies they analyze. To qualify for the list, analysts had to be under 35 years old, based in the US, working in sell-side equity research at a Wall Street firm, and producing exceptional work. Business Insider’s editors selected the finalists based on nominations, and reporters conducted interviews with the analysts to learn more about their careers and sectors of expertise.
