Spencer Wang Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse’s Spencer Wang, who spent the past two years in the runner-up position, advances to third place. Appreciated by boosters for his “excellent media conferences” and “insightful modeling,” Wang recommended Walt Disney Co. earlier and cheaper than the first-team analyst, advising in March 2009 that shares of the Burbank, California–based diversified entertainment company were a bargain at $15.87. The stock catapulted 105 percent, to $32.54, through August 2010. Wang upgraded Time Warner from neutral to buy in July, at $29.39, on improving earnings. Shares of the New York–based media outfit rose above $32 in early August before slipping back to $29.98 by the end of that month, but Wang remains bullish.