Marie Brodbeck

Marie Brodbeck

InvestorPlace Contributor

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

Viacom, Inc.’s Earnings Beat Isn’t Reason To Celebrate

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

VIAB had a solid second-quarter performance. Despite Viacom's earnings beat, the company is lacking a clear future growth trajectory. VIAB is up against some big names with deep content. VIAB stock looks unlikely to make any real gains this year, making it a no-go.

What Verizon Communication Inc.’s Earnings Say About VZ Stock

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investors cheered Verizon's first quarter earnings and rightfully so, the firm's EPS and revenue beats helped propel VZ stock higher.

Time Warner Inc Stock Appears to Have Nothing But Upside

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

TWX stock offers investors a potential gain if Time Warner's merger with AT&T goes through, but there's minimal risk of losing out even if it doesn't.

Ready for a Slice of Cheesecake Factory, Inc.? Here Are 2 Pros, 2 Cons

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Cheesecake Factory has a lot of wheels in motion. The most important piece -- improving sales -- is still hanging over CAKE stock.

For Etsy Inc Stock Simple and Straightforward Proves Best

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

ETSY stock's rapid rise has been well deserved, but Etsy Inc investors might want to wait for a pullback before getting on board.

American Express Company Is Nothing to Write Home About

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

AXP stock could be an appropriate pick if you're just trying to preserve your wealth, but if you are able to ride out some volatility there are better choices out there.

American Eagle Stock Is Bucking the Retail Trend, but It’s Still Not a Buy

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

American Eagle stock's impressive gains could be short lived if the company doesn't get its margins under control.

Despite Investor Concerns, Netflix, Inc. Stock Is Worth the Gamble

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Netflix has a worrying amount of debt that keeps piling up, however the company's long-term success depends on investment now, making it a worthwhile move for management. NFLX stock will likely continue to deliver impressive gains as long as its subscriber numbers keep delivering.

J C Penney Company Inc Stock Still Isn’t a Great Buy – Yet

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

JCP stock still carries a lot of risk because it’s turnaround efforts have yet to fully take hold. Management has done a lot to put the company back on firm footing, but it remains to be seen whether those efforts will pay off.

Apple Inc. Stock Is Still One of the Best Long-Term Picks Out There

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple stock is one of the best long-term bets out there because of AAPL's wide moat and financial security. Investors would be wise to use any pullbacks in the AAPL stock price to add the company to their portfolios.

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