Media

Craig Moffett rules the roost for a fifth year running; the 48-year-old analyst is also ranked third in Telecom Services. Hailed by one investor for his “spot-on predictions on share gains at cable companies,” the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. researcher urged clients to buy Time Warner Cable way back in July 2008, well ahead of its spin-off from parent Time Warner.

Clients say “great short-term and long-term stock calls,” such as an “early but well-­timed call on Disney,” help Anthony DiClemente rise the final rung to secure his first-­ever appearance at the top of the ranking.

Alexia Quadrani, who spent the past six years in second place, climbs the final step to finish on top for the first time.

Investors say “extremely accurate predictions” and “unique viewpoints that are backed by solid research” help the J.P. Morgan squad under Filippo Lo Franco catapult from runner-­up to first place.

It’s four straight years on top for Craig Huber of Barclays Capital.

Michael Nathanson is No. 1 for a fourth straight year in this sector, which was expanded to incorporate Radio & TV Broadcasting