Press & Media
PRESS BIO
Dr. Joseph D. Foresi is a Boston-area finance professional with over two decades of experience in Wall Street equity research, asset management, and corporate finance. He was ranked the #1 equity analyst of the decade by TipRanks in January 2020, out of more than 6,000 Wall Street analysts, based on his stock-picking performance. He served as Managing Director of the Technology group at Cantor Fitzgerald, covering FinTech, Business Services, Disruptive Software, and Artificial Intelligence.
Dr. Foresi holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island, an MBA from Northeastern University, and a BA magna cum laude in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has published peer-reviewed academic work in the Journal of Behavioral Finance and has an accepted paper in the Journal of Investing. He has taught investments at various New England based colleges and universities including a course in equity analysis at Stonehill College based directly on the framework presented in his book and works in asset management in the Boston area.
KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE
- Ranked #1 analyst of the decade by TipRanks out of 6,000+ analysts
- Author of Anatomy of a Stock: A Guide to Fundamental Equity Analysis for Aspiring Investors (Routledge, May 27, 2026)
- Published in the Journal of Behavioral Finance | Accepted paper in the Journal of Investing
- DBA — University of Rhode Island | MBA — Northeastern University | BA magna cum laude — UMass Amherst
- Taught investments at various New England colleges and universities including a faculty appointment at Stonehill College
- Created and taught equity research course based on books framework
- Award for Distinguished Leadership and Contribution as D.B.A. Executive in Residence, University of Rhode Island, 2026
- Available for interviews, speaking engagements, and faculty events
BOOK INFORMATION
Anatomy of a Stock: A Guide to Fundamental Equity Analysis for Aspiring Investors Publisher: Routledge / Taylor & Francis Group Publication Date: May 27, 2026 ISBN (Hardcover): 9781041168430 ISBN (Paperback): 9781041168454 Available at: Amazon | Routledge.com
ENDORSEMENTS
“Joseph Foresi’s book is likely to produce future investment legends like those referenced within its pages. If I could turn back time, I would prioritize reading and re-reading this book and then implementing its Five Factor Analysis on as many companies as I could.”
— Colin Williams, Retired Investment Analyst, Mutual Fund Manager and Partner, William Blair
“Joseph Foresi has written a clear, useful guide to fundamental analysis, the cornerstone of business evaluation.”
— Ann C. Logue, CFA, Author of Hedge Funds for Dummies
“This book focuses on a key foundation in equity markets – what ultimately drives valuation of a stock, which is critical for all investors. Joseph’s work experience in equity analysis coupled with the clear writing provides a knowledgeable and easy-to-understand explanation of the topic. This book will help readers gain fundamental insights into their investment decisions.”
— Dave Kale, professor, University of Rhode Island, USA
“In Anatomy of a Stock, Joseph Foresi provides readers with a strong foundation for understanding how to invest in equities. In a field often filled with trends and fads, his book presents valuable insights that will benefit readers in the long run. This is a must-read and an essential reference!”
—Leonard Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School
UPCOMING EVENTS
Keynote Speaker
Ben Graham Centre’s 2027 Value Investing Conference, Ivey Business School – Toronto, ON – April 13, 2027
Book Presentation Events
Stonehill College (MacPhaidin Library) – Easton, MA – February 25, 2027
University of Rhode Island – Kingston, RI – June 6, 2026
MEDIA APPEARANCES
- These 5 analysts won the decade with their stock picks — CNBC, January 2020
- Wall Street’s #1 Analyst Believes in These 3 Buy-Rated Stocks — Nasdaq, December 2019
- 8 Stock Picks From Top-Rated Wall Street Analysts — U.S. News & World Report, March 2020
- Why Wall Street’s top analysts back Square and Alteryx — CMC Markets, August 2020
PRESS RELEASE
Available for download — Anatomy of a Stock Press Release — May 2026
MEDIA CONTACT
High-resolution book cover and author photo available upon request.