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 Cardiovascular Systems Inc. (CSII), American Express Company (AXP) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Cardiovascular Systems (CSII), American Express (AXP) and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) used more than their fair share of red ink on Friday.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation: Dividend Cut Is Too Little, Too Late (CHK)

You may want to look at the numbers before assuming Chesapeake Energy just solved all of its problems.

10 Things You Should Spend MORE Money on in 2016

Don't cut your nose off to spite your face. Think about the whole bottom line rather each line of your 2016 budget.

Apple Earnings Pessimism May Be Overdone (AAPL)

Apple (AAPL) will report last quarter's numbers on Tuesday, but the shape of the chart says the bulls are already expecting to run.

Why Lifelock Inc (LOCK), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Deutsche Bank AG (DB) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Lifelock (LOCK), Netflix (NFLX) and Deutsche Bank (DB) skipped the advance on Thursday and headed the other way instead.

Does iSight Make FireEye Inc (FEYE) Stock a Buy?

FireEye investors are cheering the addition of iSight, but at some point in time the company has to stop buying and start building.

Stifel’s Revised Call on Fitbit Inc Stock Isn’t as Contradictory as it Seems (FIT)

Fitbit stock may not be worth what Jim Duffy once thought it was, but that doesn't mean it's not worth more than its current value.

Trade of the Day: CI Stock Knocking on the Door of a Breakout

Cigna Corporation has resisted the marketwide bearishness. It just needs one last bullish nudge.

Why Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Sprint Corp (S) and Bank of America Corp (BAC) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Micron Technology (MU), Sprint (S) and Bank of America (BAC) were the worst of the worst on Wednesday, but for good reason.

International Business Machines Corp: IBM Stock is Now Officially Too Frustrating to Own

IBM stock may bounce back a little from Wednesday's post-earnings drubbing, but 2016 could be a long, miserable year for shareholders.