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

The Market’s 5 Most Disappointing Business Ideas EVER

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Plenty of business ideas seem like winners when first unveiled, as most of them are big hits with consumers. As time goes on, however --…

Handicapping the Horses in the Streaming Video Race

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

The line to take Netflix down is winding out the door -- on their own, each doesn't come close to matching NFLX, but collectively, they represent a huge threat.

Add Redbox Instant to Netflix’s Long Queue of Headaches

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

In a bubble, Redbox Instant is a threat to Netflix. Outside that bubble, Redbox Instant is one of many threats to Netflix.

4 Last-Minute Third-Quarter Earnings Plays

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

A few more major and semi-major names are trickling in Q3 earnings through year's end; of them, four look like buys before they report.

Apple’s New iMac: Irrelevant for Investors

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Apple fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the company's new iMac but, quite frankly, investors really shouldn't care about the updated machine.

Discounting Death Match: Wal-Mart vs. Costco

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Costco is moving up big today after declaring a special dividend, but is it really a better buy than big-box discount rival Walmart? Let's find out.

The Planets Are Lining Up Nicely for Gold

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Gold's trading on fundamentals again, and while the fundamentals might be a little squirrelly, most of the signs point to a bullish outlook for the yellow metal.

China: Be Bullish, but Be Prudent

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

The $4 billion handed over to China-centric funds in the past two-and-a-half months isn't pointing at a red-hot opportunity ... but it's an opportunity nonetheless.

Cyber Monday: Much Ado About Nothing

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Don't get too excited for Cyber Monday. All the bullish calls are just the result of an over-hyped -- and over-crowded -- online retail space.

What’s Starbucks REALLY Getting for $620M?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

In Teavana, Starbucks gets a growing company with a respected brand that caters to the taste of several international markets. But the heck will SBUX do with it?

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