Broughton was the first analyst to cover Coastal Contacts and remains one of just three analysts who follow the company today. (canadianbusiness.com)
The first analyst to offer a comment was Scott Davis of Barclays, who for years had been slamming Immelt and his sorry record of wealth creation and who at one point had called for the CEO's ouster. (fortune.com)
But Mr. Ferguson has a special distinction: He was the first analyst Mr. Ackman hired at Pershing Square, and was the first investment team partner at the hedge fund. (dealbook.nytimes.com)