Richard Band

Richard Band

Richard Band is the author of Contrary Investing, in addition to numerous investment monographs. He has appeared on financial radio and TV and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Forbes and other leading publications. Richard graduated from Yale University, magna cum laude, and has been a respected investment commentator since 1982.

Recent Articles

How the Stench of Deflation Fouls the Market Air

By Richard Band

Deciding how the economy will react to an expected rate hike is difficult. Here's how we can invest while waiting for the Fed's details

Heed This Investment Lesson: Be Smart, Diversify

By Richard Band

Bill Ackman's biggest mistake in Valiant Pharmaceuticals is a lesson all investors can use in their own circumstances

XOM Stock: ExxonMobil Revives after Recent Selloff

By Richard Band

The oil giant has moved quickly off its recent lows to a more reasonable level for a strong, well-managed company.

Markets Back In Familiar Territory

By Richard Band

Despite continued problems in China and slow economic news, markets continue to roll along, headed back towards a record high

Merck: The Smart Way to Buy Into Healthcare (MRK)

By Richard Band

Merck is the very definition of big pharma – and solid growth, especially through good use of M&A.

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