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

General Electric Company: GE Stock Is a Long-Term Buy With This Monster in the Making

General Electric (GE) may be old, big, and boring, but a new technology twist could push GE stock out of its industrial grouping into the faster-moving technology sector.

Yep, Sears Holding Corp Is Still on Its Deathbed (SHLD)

Sears Holdings (SHLD) is just too far gone to turn the ship around now ... despite the confidence Eddie Lampert has mustered.

Why Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (RIO), Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) and Ford Motor Company (F) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR), Ford Motor Company (F) and Rio Tinto (RIO) were fighting a losing battle from the start on Wednesday.

3 Utility Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

Utility stocks never seem to be all the rage, but that doesn't mean these names aren't working hard for portfolios when other stocks aren't.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock: Should You Buy Amid This Meltdown?

Bank of America (BAC) stock has fallen 27% year-to-date, but the market may have thrown this baby out with the banking bathwater.

Why Vale SA (VALE), Fitbit Inc (FIT) and Western Digital Corp (WDC) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Western Digital (WDC), Vale SA (VALE) and Fitbit Inc. (FIT) never even had a prayer of bullishness on Tuesday.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) Is NOT Your Typical Trade

In a world driven by speculation and hype, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, BRK.A) sticks with the old ways, and continues to prove they're better.

Twitter Inc (TWTR): What’s Wrong With Twitter Stock? Ask Ex-Users!

Twitter stock isn't worthless, but TWTR is worth a lot less than its current price -- and will be until it fixes this one HUGE problem.

Why Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (LL), SYSCO Corporation (SYY), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Monday's strength didn't do owners of SYSCO (SYY), Lumber Liquidators Holdings (LL) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) a bit of good. Here's what investors need to know.

What’s YHOO Stock Worth? It Depends, But More Than Its Current Price

No matter how you slice it, YHOO stock is undervalued, and a break-up would do everyone some good ... big tax bill or not.