Daniel Putnam

Daniel Putnam

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

When Momentum Stocks Lose Their Mojo

Momentum stocks such as Priceline and Chipotle have been hit hard in the recent market downturn. Here's the approach investors should take with names like these.

7 Technical Levels That Could Signal a Breakdown

The technical picture could deteriorate quickly with one or two more negative sessions. These are the key levels to watch in four major indices and three ETFs.

It’s Finally Time to Buy Arch Coal

Coal stocks have fallen so far that they are finally worth a look. Arch Coal, in particular, looks to be the best way to play a rally in this beaten-up sector.

Investors’ Blueprint for Another Euro-Crisis

Election results in France and Greece indicate the European debt crisis might again haunt the markets. Here are three opportunities for investors.

Sell in May: The Real Story

"Sell in May" makes for compelling headlines, but there are some important issues with this piece of conventional wisdom.