Marie Brodbeck

Marie Brodbeck

Marie is a graduate of Duquesne University and has been a finance journalist for over a decade, when she began writing macroeconomic articles on a freelance basis. Since then, she has traveled the world and has been able to fund her lifestyle through a combination of savvy investments and frugal finances. She believes in taking risks when the market is fearful but always investing with a long-term view in mind.

Recent Articles

American Airlines Stock May Not Go to Zero, but It Could Get Very Close

Contrarians looking to pick up airline stocks should exclude AAL stock because the firm's buy case is thin and its cash-burn will become a huge problem if demand doesn't pick up.

Disney Stock Is Overpriced as Coronavirus Challenges Mount

Investors are too optimistic about DIS stock right now. The stock will start to look attractive if it drops into the $90s.

Things Just Keep Going from Bad to Worse for GE Stock

While GE stock looked promising back in January, the pandemic will likely weigh on airlines and GE's aviation business well into the future.

7 Penny Stocks for the Valiant Investor

While penny stocks carry a high degree of risk, they could be a good place to look for value in today's market for investors that are willing to make short-term trades. These seven have potential catalysts on the horizon that make them worth considering.

The Risk-Reward Ratio of Hertz Stock Is Unappealing

HTZ stock is laced with risk as it navigates bankruptcy at a challenging time for the industry. But even the best-case outcome doesn't offer much upside compared to the risk investors would be taking on.

Sparking A FIRE Retirement Portfolio From Scratch

It's not too late to build a comfortable retirement; use the market's uncertainty to build positions and FIRE investors can build wealth quickly.

3 Gaming Stocks to Make Your Portfolio Entertaining

Gaming stocks are having a moment in the sun, but picking a good investment means looking beyond just the pandemic for growth.

Inovio Is Too Risky for the Average Investor

With the likelihood of a coronavirus vaccine still largely unknown, betting on INO stock based on its vaccine candidate is too risky.

XpresSpa Can’t Relax Regardless of the Pandemic’s Outcome

XSPA stock can't be considered anything more than a speculative stock because the firm's future plans are flimsy at best.

The Trouble With Luckin Stock Goes Way Beyond Accounting Fraud

While Luckin stock has the potential to deliver a massive recovery in the months to come, there are too many unknowns to make it a sound choice right now.