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

Q3 Earnings Roundup for Pharmaceutical Stocks

None of the market's major pharmaceutical stocks are in the same boat. Here's the main thing investors need to know about each.

5 Boring Stocks With Exciting Dividends

If you're looking for big dividends, sometimes it's best to take the road less traveled. Start down that path with these underappreciated picks.

What to Look for in Q3’s Crocs Earnings Update

The Q3 Crocs earnings report is on deck this week, and CROX shareholders will be looking for encouraging news on several fronts.

RadioShack Earnings: 3 Things to Watch in Tuesday’s Report

RadioShack earnings news is on the way, but the more important part of the turnaround story lies in answers to these three questions.

Should You Bet on the Google of Russia?

Like Qihoo360 has chipped away at Baidu's dominance in China, Yandex will see its dominance in Russia challenged soon. Is buying YNDX worth the risk?

5 Small-Cap Stocks Poised to Pop When the Shutdown Ends

The government's budget impasse has turned these small cap stocks into screaming buying opportunities.

What to Know Before eBay Earnings

These two things we'll learn during Wednesday's eBay earnings report are more important than the earnings themselves.

4 Sizzling Stocks That Analysts Hate

Shares of Caesars, Overstock.com, Lexmark, and Sears Holdings all sport sell ratings ... yet here they are on top of the world. What gives?

SHLD: Same Fate as JCPenney, It’s Just Taking a Different Route

JCPenney (JCP) and Sears (SHLD) are more alike than different in their woes. It's just that one of the retailers is willing to buy time by shooting itself in the foot.

If You Have to Trade Gold, Know This

Before you start to trade that oh-so-insightful gold outlook, what about the other prediction that calls for something else?