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

3 Reasons Investors Should Steer Clear of Under Armour Inc (UA) Stock

Under Armour does have some potential, but the year ahead looks like a rocky one and investors would be smart to avoid UA stock right now.

3 Reasons Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock Should Be Avoided at All Costs

Fitbit stock should be avoided at all costs because FIT is struggling to stay afloat in an industry that its quickly shrinking.

3 Reasons Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Stock Is Heading to Zero

SHLD stock saw a marked increase on Friday but the restructuring plans behind that lift do very little to make Sears a buy.

3 Reasons Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Stock Is a Great Long-Term Bet

PG stock is poised to make a comeback in 2017, making Procter & Gamble a buy right now as the firm's shares are still under pressure.

3 Reasons Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is STILL the King

Amazon stock is a good buy for long-term investors, especially now that AMZN shares are down roughly 3% after lackluster earnings results.

The 3 Best Bank Stocks to Buy on Any Meaningful Dips

The financial sector may be heading toward a dip, so investors should be ready to buy well-positioned bank stocks.

4 Reasons AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Is Still a Great Buy in 2017

While its merge with Time Warner makes AT&T stock an appealing telecom pick, there are plenty of other reasons to add T stock to your portfolio.

3 Big Mergers & Acquisitions That We Could See in 2017

2017 is likely to see quite a few mergers & acquisitions, and companies like BKS, NFLX and ACAD are all ripe for the M&A picking.

3 Reasons to Steer Clear of Groupon Inc (GRPN) Stock

Groupon's (GRPN) fierce competition and lackluster turnaround story make GRPN stock a risky buy that investors should avoid.

3 Reasons Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Will Keep Delivering in 2017

FB stock has the potential to keep rising this year as Facebook’s messaging services develop and create new revenue streams for the company.