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

Why Fitbit Inc (FIT), Pandora Media Inc (P) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Fitbit (FIT), Pandora Media (P) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) used more than their fair share of red ink on Monday. Here's the deal.

Facebook Inc: Buying FB Stock Is Just a Matter of When

The toughest thing about buying Facebook stock is just figuring out how long you should wait to buy it.

Why Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM), Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc (PTLA) and Paypal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Paypal (PYPL), Portola Pharmaceuticals (PTLA) and Antero Midstream Partners (AM) went into the Good Friday break on the heels of a very bad Thursday.

8 High-Quality, High-Dividend Stocks to Buy for Q2

A growth-strapped market is going to make high-dividend stocks crucial to investors for the foreseeable future. These income-driving stocks might be the only way to make good money for the rest of the year.

Ford Motor Company: Doomsday Scenario Doesn’t Inspire Confidence (F)

Ford stock has a compelling risk-reward ratio right now, but promises of profits in a worst-case scenario may go a tad too far.

Why Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Tesla Motors (TSLA) never even had a prayer of gains on Wednesday.

SunEdison Inc: This Bust Can Teach Us All a Lesson

SunEdison (SUNE) stock has been taken out behind the woodshed, but the real reason so many investors were burned is worth remembering.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Forget Nomura, Buy XOM

Exxon Mobil was on the receiving end of some bearish analyst coverage last week, but that call was made without respect to oil's unusual circumstances.

Why Barclays PLC (ADR) (BCS), Dean Foods Co (DF) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Barclays PLC (BCS), Dean Foods (DF) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) were left out of Tuesday's rebound effort, but for understandable reasons.

Airline Stocks: Belgium Bombings Won’t Hold Them Down Forever – DAL AAL AFLYY

American Airlines, Delta and other airlines stocks are in the red today, but history says these fear-driven responses are short-lived.