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

4 Stocks That Made Their Politics Public

When it comes to politics, YELP, SBUX, BBBY and NKE have all taken a stand whether they’ve wanted to or not.

Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Stock Is Fool’s Gold

Sears Holdings (SHLD) is a zombie retailer you should avoid at all costs. Even Eddie Lampert's big buys in SHLD stock are covered in grime.

3 Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy for Monster Profits

Artificial intelligence is a high-growth segment and IBM, Nvidia (NVDA) and Amazon (AMZN) have the potential to deliver massive gains as the space develops.

3 Inflation-Proof Stocks to Buy Now

CME, Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) and Home Depot (HD) are all stocks to buy as inflation rises because they benefit from an increase in prices.

Why Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) Shouldn’t Buy Under Armour Inc (UAA)

Former Lululemon CEO Chip Wilson has been critical of LULU stock and the company’s management, but he's missed the ball on some points.

Buy the Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock Dip

Baidu's (BIDU) earnings spooked investors, but the firm isn’t as troubled as it looks. BIDU stock has a lot going for it and the recent pullback could be a great buying opportunity.

3 Stocks to Buy Because of Their Eccentric CEOs

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Michael O’Leary are three eccentric CEOs whose personalities may rub some people the wrong way, but so far their behavior has helped grow their companies and deliver value to shareholders.

3 Reasons Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is Still a Great Buy

HD stock is likely to generate income for long-term investors because the firm’s future prospects look bright and management has been willing to share in the firm’s successes with investors.

3 Travel Stocks to Buy for High-Flying Gains

Investors looking to add travel stocks to their portfolios should consider these three stocks, as they are well-run firms with a proven track record of success.

3 Reasons Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock Isn’t Going Anywhere But Down

Fitbit stock is an extremely risky play due to the firm’s weak business model, failure to cope with competition and crumbling financials.