James Brumley
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James Brumley is a reformed stock broker and former Director of Research for an options-focused newsletter. He's now primarily a freelance writer, tapping more than a decade's worth of broad experience to help investors get more out of the market.

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Recent Articles

Technology Stocks: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Apr. 29, 2013, 10:21 am EDT – Tech-sector holdings could be more volatile than most in Q2. Here's one stock to snatch up, one to drop and another to hold. More 

Retailers’ Q1 Earnings Don’t Imply the Consumer Is Dead

Apr. 29, 2013, 9:12 am EDT – Make no mistake: There's plenty of consumer spending to go around. But investors shouldn't shotgun-blast the retail sector and hope for the best. More 

How Long Can Amazon Defy Gravity?

Apr. 26, 2013, 7:46 am EDT – Another quarter, another beat. Everything's rosy, right? Not so fast. Some fundamental changes to the company's business model could spell trouble down the line. More 

5 Sector Titans Ready to Return to Earth

Apr. 25, 2013, 9:56 am EDT – These five blue-chip stocks have gotten overheated, running up to levels that just aren't fully justified -- and all are poised to pull back soon. More 

Netflix’s Dirty, Obscure Secret

Apr. 24, 2013, 8:40 am EDT – Lost in the excitement over Netflix's promising earnings and bursting subscribership is a red flag found in the cash flow statement. More 

Caterpillar: Should I Buy or Should I Sell?

Apr. 23, 2013, 12:51 pm EDT – Most of the time there’s at least one bright side to a company’s numbers, even if they’re ugly, but Caterpillar’s Q1 was an exception. So why are people buying? More 

Tech Earnings Need a Reality Check

Apr. 23, 2013, 9:15 am EDT – So far, relatively decent news from tech companies have been treated as bad and worse news is likely around the corner. That could be a recipe for disaster. More 

Why Verizon Is Really Whipping AT&T

Apr. 19, 2013, 8:40 am EDT – There's little significant difference between the balance sheets of Verizon and AT&T. No, what really makes Verizon stand out is all of the X-factors. More 

Gold Miners Offer One Safe Place to Hide

Apr. 17, 2013, 12:59 pm EDT – It’s been a horrifying few days for gold, but there’s a small sliver of the mining industry that’s at least partially immune to the downturn: streamers. More 

3 Gold Stocks to Pluck Out of the Dumpster

Apr. 16, 2013, 9:37 am EDT – Gold stocks have been falling through the floor recently, but not all of them are in trouble. These three stocks are worth digging up. More