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

8 Stocks to Sell for July

Put these tickers on your list of stocks to sell sooner than later. Each one of them faces a difficult hurdle ahead that could trip things up in July.

Amazon.com, Inc.’s (AMZN) Whole Foods Acquisition Isn’t Perfect

Investors cheered Amazon wading into brick-and-mortar grocery waters with WFM, but AMZN stock holders need to know there's a cost.

If You Own Ford Motor Company (F) Stock, Watch This Level Like a Hawk

Ford stock has been fighting a losing battle for three years. There's an all-or-nothing moment approaching quickly on the horizon.

Why Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) and Arconic Inc (ARNC) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Arconic (ARNC), T-Mobile (TMUS) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shareholders would have preferred to simply skip Tuesday's session.

Where General Electric Company (GE) Does, and Doesn’t, Make Its Money

A newly named General Electric CEO will bring about change, but what exactly is John Flannery starting with and what will happen to GE stock?

Buy Snap Inc. (SNAP) Stock, And You Buy an Identity Crisis

Snap stock is teetering on the verge of a move below its IPO price of $17. If the video thing is mishandled or poorly positioned, that breakdown is likely.

Why Stratasys, Ltd. (SSYS), Arconic Inc (ARNC) and Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Arconic (ARNC), Seattle Genetics (SGEN) and Stratasys (SSYS) got the new trading week started on the wrong foot, but for understandable reasons.

Why Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY), Home Depot Inc (HD) and Sysco Corporation (SYY) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

SYSCO (SYY), Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) and Home Depot (HD) shareholders couldn't wait for the trading week to end.

Avoid Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP) Stock Until This Is Resolved

The chart of ETP stock and the rhetoric surrounding Energy Transfer Partners are synced up perfectly for a showdown within a few weeks.

BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Succumbs to the Creep of Doubt

BlackBerry's fiscal first-quarter results came up short of expectations, sending a few once-enthusiastic investors out of BBRY stock.