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 Amazon Drones Absolutely Won’t Work. Not Even a Little Bit.

The idea of unmanned Amazon drones delivering products is uber-cool ... for about 10 seconds. Then reality sets in, and this AMZN idea looks really, really flawed.

10 Stocks Under $20 to Buy in 2014

Theoretically, the actual price tag shouldn't matter, but investors love low-priced stocks. If you're a fan, here are 10 great stocks to buy for under $20.

Don’t Buy Orexigen on Diet Pill Hopes

Orexigen Therapeutics joins VIVUS and Arena Pharmaceuticals in an industry that's brought nothing but disappointment to investors: weight-loss drugs.

3 Big Stocks to Watch After Black Friday 2013

Black Friday 2013 will take a backseat to earnings this week for three hot stocks to watch: Francesca's (FRAN), Express (EXPR) and American Eagle (AEO).

3 Reasons to Stop Fearing a Market Bubble

If it doesn't look like a market bubble or act like a market bubble, then perhaps the simplest explanation is that it isn't one.

GOOG vs. AMZN – Which Tech Titan Is Your Best Bet for 2014?

Amazon and Google are considered two of the best tech stocks -- but which giant is the better bet? Here's a closer look at AMZN and GOOG stock to find out.

TSLA – Tesla Saga Won’t Have a Happy Ending

Tesla stock has had a great run, and the company has mainstreamed electric vehicles. But the party's over. TSLA investors must start seeing past the hype.

3 Retail Turnarounds That Are Still a Mess

Bad news for investors in JCP, BBY and SHLD: All three retailers are still floundering their way through anemic rebound efforts ... according to recently released earnings and outlooks anyway.

Is Your Emerging Markets ETF Actually Emerging?

Not all emerging markets ETFs are heavily invested in markets that are actually emerging any longer. But one new fund has a firm grip on where the next big growth will come from.

Wait Until After Home Depot Earnings to Buy

A bunch of traders have piled into HD stock over the past few days, but the smart money is waiting until after the Home Depot earnings to pull the trigger.