SECOND TEAM

David Gagliano  Credit Suisse

David Gagliano, who spent the past two years in the runner-up position, claims third place for Credit Suisse. “Dave is good at tailoring his research to our needs,” attests one supporter. In September 2010, Gagliano pounded the table on Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, at a split-adjusted $37.85, citing improvements in the Phoenix-based mining outfit’s debt position and rising gold and copper volumes and prices. The stock shot up 40.7 percent, to $53.25, and led the sector by 20.8 percentage points through early July, when Gagliano discontinued coverage in anticipation of his departure from the firm. He moved to Barclays Capital in September.