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

Reality Check: This Is Where the S&P 500 SHOULD Find Its Floor

The S&P 500 is tumbling, but a plausible floor is in sight, along with good reasons to start looking at some bargain stocks.

Why Intuit Inc. (INTU), Deere & Company (DE) and Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Intuit (INTU), Deere & Company (DE) and Ross Stores (ROST) never even had a chance on Friday. Here's the deal.

Look at Netflix (NFLX) Stock for What it REALLY Is

Anybody looking at Netflix through a valuation-based lens need not bother.

HPQ Stock: Hewlett-Packard Earnings Are Worse Than It Looks

After many, many quarters of waning results, Hewlett-Packard is finally ready to stop the bleeding. Is it too little, too late?

Why Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Walt Disney Co. (DIS) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks.

Owners of Tesla Motors (TSLA), Netflix (NFLX) and Walt Disney (DIS) had nothing less than a miserable Thursday.

Has Valeant Pharmaceuticals Finally Overextended Itself? (VRX)

With debt now at nosebleed levels, Valeant Pharmaceuticals is finally apt to run into real cash flow issues or face dilution ... or both.

Sears (SHLD) Still Isn’t a Buy, Despite Its Own Bullishness

Before diving into Sears stock on the heels of Q2's "success", take a look at the rest of the numbers.

Why Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) and Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks.

Marathon Oil (MRO), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) and Seagate Technology (STX) couldn't win for losing at the midpoint for the week.

DeVry (DV): When Being the Best Still Isn’t Good Enough

DeVry is arguably the most sensible choice for people looking for a career upgrade. As an investment though, DV stock just doesn't have any upside.

Why Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks.

Tuesday was relatively disastrous for Walmart (WMT), Abercrombie (ANF) and Micron (MU) ... but for good reason.