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

What to Watch When Amazon Reports Q2 Numbers After the Close

A lot is riding on the upcoming Amazon earnings release. Here's a primer of what to pay particularly close attention to when AMZN stock reports.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Capital One Financial, GGP and Bank of New York Mellon

The stock charts COF, BK and GGP are setting up as your best trading bets for Thursday, though a couple of them have a little more work to do before achieving perfection.

General Motors Stock Plunges Hard on Earnings Reality Check

The GM earnings report posted on Tuesday morning raises more questions than it answers, suggesting General Motors isn't the hero it was just a couple of years ago.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Zoetis, News Corp and SCANA Corporation

The stock charts of Zoetis, News Corp and SCANA Corporation deserve a second, trading-oriented look on Wednesday morning.

Microsoft Stock Could Reach $130 This Year

Some analysts expect big things from MSFT stock in the near future, but the reality is that Microsoft has been living up to big expectations.

10 Stocks to Play a Trillion-Dollar IOT Space

Internet of Things stocks will offer investors some of the best opportunities for the next several years, and these names are poised to lead the pack.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Host Hotels and Resorts, Deere & Company and Western Digital

The stock charts of Deere & Company, Host Hotels and Resorts and Western Digital are looking like your best bets as July comes to a close and earnings season begins in earnest.

Why Fiat Chrysler Stock Is a Bargain Despite Long-Time CEO Departure

FCAU stock is down more than a little bit on Monday following news that CEO Sergio Marchionne is departing, but this is ultimately a buying opportunity.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Wells Fargo, Philip Morris and Gilead Sciences

The stock charts of Wells Fargo, Philip Morris and Gilead Sciences are shaping up as this week's most compelling prospects.

3 Things to Watch In Tuesday’s AT&T Earnings Report

AT&T offers plenty of value and a great dividend right now, but none of that matters unless certain things happen and the company can convince T stock shareholders the Time Warner deal is going to work.