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

Why Google Is Worth the Wait

Long-term investors should be excited about some of Alphabet's other bets because they look likely to boost GOOGL stock in the future.

JD.com Has Potential, But It’s Not Attractive Just Yet

JD stock is being weighed down by trade tension as well as poor quarterly results. Both factors will probably continue to hurt JD.com's shares for the rest of the year.

Why You Should Buy Square Stock Right Now

SQ stock is an expensive pick, but the cost looks justified based on the firm's future potential in the peer-to-peer space.

Will Nordstrom Ride the Wave of Rising Consumer Spending Power?

Investors will be watching JWN stock closely tomorrow as Nordstrom reports its earnings and provides more insight as to how its omnichannel strategy is progressing.

4 Things to Consider Before Buying Restoration Hardware Stock

RH stock appears to have found a winning strategy, but the firm's debt obligations make it ill prepared to weather any sort of storm in the bumpy retail industry.

Starbucks Stock Still Has a Strong Growth Story Ahead

Investors who are willing to be patient could reap long-term gains from SBUX stock as the firm turns its sales figures around in the U.S. and China.

What Are Stock Market Futures?

Futures give investors a way to bet on market movements and offer greater returns than traditional investments, but with that comes added risk of magnified losses.

4 Reasons Why Apple Stock Is Still a Great Long-Term Bet

AAPL stock is a great long-term bet because the company has plenty of growth opportunities on the horizon, and its shareholder-friendly nature makes it a rewarding investment.

SeaWorld Stock Earnings Beat Remains Threatened by Blackfish Legacy

SEAS stock appears to be back on track and investors can expect that momentum to continue as long as the park doesn't fall victim to any more animal rights complaints in the coming months.

Even After an Earnings Miss, Floor and Decor Stock Is a Little Too Pricey

FND stock has further to fall before it can be considered a value play. Even though the firm has a lot of growth potential, its precious position in the retail space and newness makes it a risky bet.