Justin Post BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research
San Francisco–based Justin Post drops one notch to No. 3 but maintains a loyal following, thanks to what one booster calls an “ability to focus on a company’s results beyond the current quarter and make judicious calls on industry dynamics.” The BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research analyst reiterated his buy rating on Norwalk, Connecticut–based online travel-services provider Priceline.com in July, at $176.54, on its aggressive expansion and strong growth prospects. By the end of the following month, the stock had flown to $291.48, soaring 65.1 percent as the sector rose only 3.7 percent.