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

3 Soaring Stocks With Earnings on the Way

These three overbought stocks have been booming. Should you stay or go? Here's how to handle them with earnings right around the corner.

Soda Stock Showdown: Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo

Coca-Cola's third-quarter earnings report was a bit more promising than PepsiCo's, but which has the better long-term outlook?

Domino’s: Right Company, Wrong Time

Lesser-trafficked pizza stock Domino's jumped Tuesday, but the sudden gain actually might be more worrisome than promising to would-be long-term investors.

5 Most Reliable Buy-and-Hold Stocks

These names are the answer to a stock market that can't decide which direction it's going in. They're steady performers no matter what's happening around them.

So What Do We Do With Sprint Now?

Deal chatter sent Sprint and Clearwire rocketing higher -- but the easy money has been made to the upside.

Has Google Lost Its Mojo?

"It's the little things" might be the best way of explaining how Google is slowly devolving from a great company into just a good one.

Buy or Sell the Sears ‘Spinoff’?

Soon-to-be-spun-off Sears Hometown and Outlet might be on the losing end of a very confusing fundraising deal by Sears Holdings.

Wal-Mart Carries AmEx Into Unfamiliar Waters

Wal-Mart's partnership with American Express on a prepaid card to serve the underbanked is an interesting new revenue avenue, but not without its risks.

All That Monthly Retail Sales Info? Overrated

Target has joined the ranks of the many companies no longer blessing investors with monthly sale statistics. Here's why you shouldn't care.

Why Does the Market Hate Fast-Food Stocks?

Fast food stocks have been left behind by 2012's broader market rally, but some of the fears holding them back might be overblown.