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

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Stock Is a Bargain You Shouldn’t Overlook

WMT stock isn’t as bad as investors make it out to be. With a low P/E and good growth prospects, Walmart stock is a good long-term buy.

3 Reasons Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock Is a Buy Now

Cisco stock has been beaten down by weak Q2 guidance, but CSCO is still a buy due to promising growth potential.

Should You Buy Target Corporation (TGT) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Investors looking for a retailer to add to their portfolios may want to consider TGT stock as the company has a promising future despite the doom and gloom surrounding the industry.

5 Ways to Play President Donald Trump’s First 100 Days

President-elect Donald Trump has a big to-do list for his first 100 days. These are the stocks that will move as a result.

The 4 Best Stocks to Buy for a Market-Beating 2017

Bank of America (BAC), Nike (NKE), Check Point (CHKP) and Netflix (NFLX) are some of the best stocks to buy in preparation for the New Year.

5 Reasons PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock Will Continue to Grow

PayPal stock is a good buy with its established name. But PYPL’s forward thinking and competitive platform also make it a solid long-term bet.

The 3 Best Stocks to Buy Before the Santa Claus Rally

UnitedHealth (UNH), Ventas (VTR) and Apple (AAPL) are three stocks to buy before the Santa Claus rally, as they will keep rising through 2017.

Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock Is Near a Palatable Valuation, But Don’t Buy!

Despite the impressive revenue growth of Fitbit Inc (FIT), investors should avoid Fitbit stock as the company’s future outlook is murky.

Should You Buy Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Amazon stock has historically been a market darling, but there is some question as to whether or not AMZN can keep up its high growth.

3 Reasons Why Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is a Lost Cause

Jana Partners’ interest in Twitter (TWTR) sent shares higher, but Twitter stock is unlikely to remain aloft until a credible bidder appears.