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

Now Might Be a Good Time to Buy Macy’s Inc Stock

Investors should consider M stock because of the firm’s potential to deliver long-term improvement and Macy's healthy dividend yield.

Kudos For Trying, But J C Penney Company Inc Still Isn’t a Buy

Don’t buy JCP stock unless you’re a speculative investor - the company’s Q3 beat was likely the result of a one-time sale and probably isn’t the beginning of a positive trend.

3 Reasons Why J C Penney Company Inc. Has a Rough Year Ahead

JCP stock is likely to fall further because the firm’s turnaround plans aren’y enough to fix the firm’s problematic business. JC Penney simply doesn’t have a place in the new era of retail.

3 Reasons Best Buy Co Inc Stock Is a Buy on the Dip

Best Buy stock looks poised to deliver long-term growth to investors that are willing to ride out a bit of bumpiness as the company’s turnaround plans take shape.

3 Reasons Gap Inc Will Survive the Retail Apocalypse

If you’re looking for retail picks, GPS stock isn’t a bad shout. Gap offers an impressive dividend and the potential for big gains as the company gets back on track.

3 Reasons GameStop Corp. Stock Will Fall Further

GameStop’s future plans depend on the firm’s video game sales holding steady over the next few years, but that doesn’t look likely. For that reason I’d avoid GME stock at all costs.

Warren Buffett Bought Apple Inc. Stock. Why Haven’t You?

Now that Apple's iPhone sales are back on track and there’s a good chance of a new tax code, AAPL stock is a screaming buy.

I Don’t Hate Square Inc, But I Hate SQ Stock

SQ stock is expensive for what it is and considering its meteoric rise, the risk in Square Inc simply isn’t worth the reward.

3 Reasons Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock Is Heading Above $200

A blow-out Singles Day, a new network and impressive expansion in the cloud computing space all make BABA stock look like it will break above $200 in the months to come.

Fitbit Inc Stock Shows a Glimmer of Hope with Ionic Sales Bump

Don’t count FIT stock out completely just yet. Although the company is still struggling to stay afloat, its turnaround plans look like they’re starting to take shape.