David Dittman

David Dittman is managing editor of KCI Communications, overseeing a world-class team of editors and analysts who share a common goal: providing individual investors with sound advice and market intelligence across a wide range of sectors. Whether the focus is on opportunities in emerging markets or energy and utilities markets, David makes sure that all of our publications fulfill this goal and meet our readers’ high expectations.

David is also associate editor of Roger Conrad's Canadian Edge, where his valuable contributions on economic, regulatory and legislative changes north of the border help subscribers make informed decisions about investing in high dividend-paying Canadian royalty trusts. He also serves as co-editor of Maple Leaf Memo, a free e-zine that provides regular updates on Canadian market conditions.

David earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego, and a juris doctor from Villanova University.

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Content Posted by David Dittman

Mr. Keynes Returns to Washington

The point of a stimulus package is to deliver maximum bang on scarce bucks, as soon as possible. You want people who receive stimulus to spend the money in the real economy. There are choices, some better than others, but all subjective. In any case, it appears the Keynesian demand-side management policies that characterized the New Deal may be making a 21st century comeback.

Policy, Politics, Portfolios

Our journey through New World 3.0 begins right at home this week, the central point from which the global financial earthquake diffused its violent tremors.

Policy, Politics, Portfolios

Our journey through New World 3.0 begins right at home this week, the central point from which the global financial earthquake diffused its violent tremors.

A Wall Street chasm has swallowed up Lehman Brothers (NYSE: LEH), Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) and American International Group (NYSE: AIG).

And as of this writing, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is deep in talks with China’s government about selling another stake in the company. Singapore Investment Corp (GIC), the world’s second-biggest sovereign wealth fund (SWF), said it would consider Morgan Stanley if approached; the guess here is GIC might be more assertive in a hunt for Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS).