Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> April 16, 2012

Fundamentals Improve for Building Materials Retailers – Brian W. Nagel – Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

Nagel, Brian W.
Brian W. Nagel is Managing Director and Senior Analyst covering the consumer growth and e-commerce sectors at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. Mr. Nagel has worked as a sellside equity research analyst covering various areas of the retail and consumer economies for more than 20 years. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked as an analyst at UBS and, before that, at Credit Suisse. Clients value the market and stock-specific insights of Mr. Nagel and leverage his strong relationships with senior managements. Mr. Nagel is quoted often in the financial press and serves frequently as a guest expert on various financial news channels, such as CNBC and Bloomberg. He graduated from Creighton University with a B.S.B.A. and is a CFA charterholder. Profile
TWST: In the building and construction area, you cover The Home Depot and Lowe's, is that right?

Mr. Nagel: That's correct. I actually cover the hardline and broadline retailers, which includes Lowe's