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

Should I Buy Yum! Brands? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Health scares in China put the jitters into YUM shareholders, but the company's ability to consistently generate earnings and produce blockbuster products will see it through.

Zynga: Jerk … or Just Capitalistic?

Some of the world’s best companies have gained success by borrowing someone else’s idea and making it a little better and more economical. Zynga's no different.

Bank ‘Stress Tests’ Reveal Winners and Losers

The Fed was kind enough to do a little research for you -- here's what you should know before investing in the financial space.

Icahn Proves Being a Shareholder Ain’t What It Used to Be

Icahn's saber-rattling over a special Dell dividend belies a larger problem: Large, vocal and well-funded investors continue to chip away at the rights of smaller shareholders.

New Highs for the Dow Jones: A Perfect Reason to Stay Away

With so many profits ready to be locked in, the move into all-time-high territory is more likely to start a profit-taking wave than it is to pull in more buyers.