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ThinkEquity analysts named Master Stock Pickers
SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2009 — ThinkEquity LLC, the leading growth-economy focused investment bank, is pleased to announce that two members of its equity research team, James Maher and William Morrison, have been named as Master Stock Pickers in the prestigious 2009 Wall Street Journal Best on the Street analysts survey.
Randy Mason, director of research at ThinkEquity commented: "Given that the goal of ThinkEquity's research process is to identify and affiliate ThinkEquity with the fastest growing private and public companies within our domain verticals, we are pleased that the 2009 Best on the Street survey has recognized James and William as among the best.
Selected from a universe of more than 7,000 analysts at more than 400 firms, the annual survey identifies the Top 5 stock pickers of 2008 in 44 different industry groups.
James Maher, senior Education analyst, was 3rd out of 70 analysts in the Specialty Retailers and Services sector (which includes Education) with a return of 26% on the year. James' impressive return came from recognizing early the macroeconomic tailwinds behind the education sector, and identifying the key growth companies that would benefit with strong enrolment growth.
William Morrison, senior Internet and New Media analyst, who was 5th out of 24 analysts in the Advertising and Publishing sector. Similarly, William recognized early on the challenging environment for online advertising with a return of -8% on the year.
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About ThinkEquity LLC — A Panmure Gordon Company
Focused on the growth sectors of the economy, ThinkEquity provides research, equity financing, M&A advisory, institutional sales and trading, wealth management and asset management services to institutional investors, corporate and private clients, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and financial sponsors. As a Panmure Gordon company, ThinkEquity accesses the combined financial expertise of professionals based in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Liverpool and Geneva. Research-driven, we remain true to our founding principles: the power of growth, focus, deep domain expertise and people. www.thinkequity.com
About the Panmure Gordon Group
Founded in 1876, Panmure Gordon & Co. (PMR.L) is a leading independent institutional stockbroker and investment bank. Encompassing its US franchise, ThinkEquity, LLC, the Group employs approximately 240 professionals across the US, the UK, Singapore and Nyon, Switzerland, offering a blend of transatlantic financial services including research, sales and trading, wealth management and asset management. www.panmure.com