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

Sherwin-Williams Paints a Tricky Picture

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Sherwin-Williams is one of the best stock stories of 2012 thus far, has a great outlook and a dependable dividend. So why should investors be cautious?

Luxury Stocks Are Facing More Trouble … Except One

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

After months of giddiness, luxury stocks finally hit a wall. What happened, and is the worst already baked into these stocks? Plus: See the one exception.

My Favorite Sector for Summer: Biotech

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Stocks can suck in the summertime, but not every sector is doomed: Here's why biotech could be the season's sweetheart, and which stocks look hot.

Banking Customers Have Found Smaller, Greener Pastures

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Big banks' customers actually are following through on threats to move their money elsewhere -- and much of that money is headed into regionals and S&L firms.

Investors Finally Give WMT the Green Light

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

After years of ranged stock performance despite laudable results on the books, Wal-Mart shares finally get their long-overdue credit from investors.

So, Is This a New Bear Market or What?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

The market’s current schizophrenic nature begs just one simple question: Should we be getting bullish or bearish here?

5 Head-Scratching Q1 Moves By Big-Time Money Managers

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

The 'smart money' doesn't always get it right. Here’s a look at five big-time money managers’ moves from Q1 that had me scratching my head.

Gold Outlook: More Storms Before the Sun

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Two big weights are hanging around gold's neck right now, and all traders can do is hope the potential floor actually becomes the floor.

4 Beaten-Down Names to Buy Now

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

These companies are four of the most attractive, excessively oversold stocks you should consider buying before the market realizes its mistake.

The Bull’s End Is Near! (OK, It Isn’t)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Despite the hysterics, we should've seen this pullback coming. More importantly, the retreat is setting up an incredible buying opportunity for calm investors.

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