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

Gilead Poised to Go From Good to Great?

Gilead faces a pivotal FDA decision on its HIV "quad" pill Monday. Even if it's not much better than what's available, approval would be good news for investors.

Gold: A Breakout — or a Fakeout?

Both the fundamentals and the technicals on gold seem to be saying it looks more like the real thing is at hand.

Investing in Booze? You Should Drink to That

Beer/wine/liquor stocks are among the market's hottest in 2012. But if you're not already in, you've got time -- long-term trends point to more success ahead.

Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: It’s No Contest

The home improvement retailers' second-quarter numbers have only confirmed a longer-growing trend. Make sure you're backing the right horse.

The Many Lessons of Molycorp

This rags-to-riches-to-rags saga has plenty for investors to ponder, about secondary offerings, falling for hype and what's next for Molycorp.

The Smart Silver Play: Silver Wheaton

If you want to invest in silver, a mining company isn't your best bet. And to put it simply, Silver Wheaton is.

5 Head-Scratching ‘Smart Money’ Moves

America's top stock pickers are good, but they're not perfect. Here are five second-quarter moves by the "smart money" that look questionable.

Could the S&P Really Dive 20% in 4 Months?

The S&P 500 could tumble to 1,167 in a third of a year ... but the math, odds and history don't support this Morgan Stanley analyst's extreme year-end outlook.

Navigating the Food Crisis: Go Generic

As Americans pinch pennies and grocers seek improved margins, better-marketed store-brand foods are blossoming into bigger business.

Food Crisis? Before You Jump to Conclusions…

It's key to see that the drought isn't hitting all food makers equally. Consider Nestle, which is enjoying a drop in its key supply prices, such as sugar.