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

Discounting Death Match: Wal-Mart vs. Costco

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

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

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

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?

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?