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

Baidu Inc (ADR): BIDU Is a Buy … On Driverless Cars?

Baidu (BIDU) stock is popular because of its exposure to the growth of China's Internet use ... but it's also a stealth player in driverless cars.

Will Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Feel a Bite From the FBI?

Apple’s resistance to comply with FBI requests to unlock a phone demonstrates the company’s strong views on privacy rights -- a boon for Apple stock.

2 Near-Death Stocks That Are Screaming Buys: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) and Volkswagen AG (ADR) (VLKAY)

These stocks have fallen significantly due to negative press following high-profile scandals. However, they both have the potential to soar in the year ahead.

Pfizer Inc. Stock: A Good Buy While the Pharma Industry Is Down (PFE)

Between a planned merger with Allergan and a strong pipeline of drugs, PFE stock is a solid choice at a great price.

Yahoo! Inc.: Is Yahoo Stock (YHOO) Worth the Risk?

Yahoo has been losing market share rapidly, but the company’s reverse spin off plans could prove lucrative to investors who can stomach some volatility in the interim.