James Brumley

James Brumley

InvestorPlace Feature Writer

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

India Drops Patent Bomb on Novartis

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

India's ruling on a Novartis patent draws a clear line of favor between generic drug companies and Big Pharma.

Q1’s Best and Worst Emerging Markets

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

The first quarter of 2013 was the poorest in years for emerging markets, though it wasn't without a few notable performers. Here's a look at which countries stood out.

Gold: The Bigger Picture Doesn’t Look Good

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Once you've weighed the bullish and bearish pressures on gold, it's pretty clear that the metal is due for more long-term downside.

3 Stock-Picking Lessons From March Madness

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Seedings, small schools, bracketology -- they're all parts of the NCAA tournament, and they can all teach us a little something about picking stocks.

That Apollo Group Bandwagon Looks Rickety

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

The good news is, Apollo did much better than expected last quarter, earning 34 cents per share. The bad news is … that’s pretty much the only good news.

3 Japanese Stocks to Buy … Eventually

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Japanese stocks have been trouncing U.S. stocks' own impressive run in 2013, and many should continue to do so amid the government's focus on keeping the yen weak.

Gold’s Not Quite Ready to Short Yet, But …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

As long as the dollar stays strong -- and it should -- gold's longer-term prospects look bleak. But those wanting to short the metal shouldn't do so blindly.

Keep Betting on Macau Casinos

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

The rebound in Macau gambling means good things for traditional gaming names. But China’s gambling industry is starting to develop nuances that give each stock its own unique upside.

Cybersecurity Just Became a 2013 Hot Button

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

After a slew of high-profile breaches, cybersecurity stocks are expected to be on the rise. Here are some of the companies you should keep an eye on.

Three ‘Cheap’ Stocks to Avoid

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

You have to look past the numbers -- there's more to these companies than meets the eye. And it's not good.

Load More