James Brumley

James Brumley

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.

With a background in technical analysis as well as fundamental analysis, James writes with a multifaceted philosophy that combines the importance of company performance with the power of stock-trade timing. His commentary is as apt to focus on a chart as it is earnings, as he believes this dual approach is the only way an investor has a shot at consistently beating the market.

James’ work has appeared at several websites, including Street Authority, Motley Fool, Kapitall and Investopedia. When not writing as a journalist, James works on his book explaining his multipronged approach to investing.

Recent Articles

Layoffs Are Yet Another Red Flag for Snap Inc Stock

Not that Snapchat investors were optimistic anyway, but if the recent layoffs had you seriously looking at SNAP stock, think again.

A Little (Much-Needed) Perspective on China, Tariffs and Trade War Mania

New tariffs aimed at China mark yet another step towards a trade war, but don't think for a minute that's what Trump is aiming for here.

What to Expect from Walt Disney Co Stock Once ESPN Starts Streaming

Owners of Walt Disney stock may want to keep close tabs on ESPN+, as it could make or break the bulk of the company's television endeavors.

Bank of America Corp Is Thinking Small for a Big Win Later

Most owners of BAC stock have already looked past the news, but there's more here for Bank of America than meets the eye.

Cisco Systems, Inc. May Not Be ‘All That’ After All

CSCO has been much loved on Wall Street. Cisco stock has been a champion when winning stocks are few and far between, but investors may want to start asking questions. Cisco numbers don't suggest a company that's firing on all cylinders. Investors in Cisco stock may want to reconsider their positions.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc is Fighting a Boogeyman

It's too late to bother selling your PLAY stock now, but if you were mulling a new purchase of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, here's why you may want to think twice.

Bitmain Isn’t a Reason to Worry About Nvidia Corporation

The Bitmain headlines certainly shook owners of Nvidia stock, but a deeper dive into the ASIC matter reveals little reason to worry.

Don’t Be Too Quick To Buy Into the Dip From Cloudera Inc

Cloudera stock plunged more than 30% on Wednesday following a disappointing outlook from Cloudera Inc. Take the hint at face value. CLDR is still a viable company but investors are almost angry. Bargain-hunters should let the selling cool off before going after Cloudera stock.

3 Things Trump COULD Actually Do to Hurt Amazon.com, Inc. Stock

It's no reason to dump your Amazon stock if you own it, but new tariffs, new privacy laws and a spotlight on its actual cash flow could put pressure on Amazon.com chief Jeff Bezos.

Getting into the Chip Design Business Only Can Help Apple Inc. Stock

It's not a reason in and of itself to buy AAPL stock, but Apple is better off by doing more in-house design work.