Daniel Putnam

Daniel Putnam

InvestorPlace Contributor

Daniel Putnam is a professional financial writer with 18 years of experience writing articles about the financial markets, investment ideas, and personal finance.

Daniel holds a Master’s of Business Administration from Boston College and has traded stocks and options successfully for more than 20 years. Daniel lives in the Boston area with his wife and two children.

Recent Articles

Fed Lights the Fuse on the Bond Market

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

It's no longer a guarantee that the Fed will keep rates near zero until 2015. What does this mean for the markets?

Japan: A Trading Vehicle, Not an Investment

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

While a weak yen could provide a further near-term boost for the market, Japan remains a poor long-term investment.

These 9 Unloved Materials Stocks Have Stopped Bleeding

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Signs of a China recovery have lit a fire under natural-resource stocks. Can the rally in beaten-down materials continue, or is another disappointment at hand?

The Fiscal Cliff: Even the Bad News Is Good News

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The fiscal cliff issue isn't clear-cut. In reality, the range of outcomes is huge. Most are bad for the economy, but for traders, the news is all good.

Bottom-Fishers, Beware the Window Dressing

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The year-end window-dressing effect could weigh on the worst performers as 2012 fades away. Here are eight stocks that are most vulnerable.

China ETFs vs. the Chinese Stock Market: What You Need to Know

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

China ETFs have moved in exactly the opposite direction of the Shanghai Composite in the past three months. Find out why this is, and what it means for China ETFs.

Top 11 Stock Charts to Watch in December

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

These five potential breakouts and six resource stocks could be a source of compelling trading opportunities as we move into 2013.

Don’t Even Be Tempted by HP and Best Buy

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

They've been two of the worst big-name stocks 2012, and their single-digit P/Es don't come close to making them a value.

Don’t Play Chicken With Tyson Foods

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tyson (TSN) is doing everything right, but that doesn't make the stock a buy at this level.

European Financials: Look, Don’t Touch

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Despite the sector's strong run lately, the eurozone is still a mess. No need to rush in yet -- wait for the next shoe to drop before buying.

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