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 Will Suffer If Hillary Clinton Wins

A win for the Democrats could be problematic for some U.S. corporations, as Hillary Clinton’s agenda could cause MYL, AAPL, XOM and JPM to tank.

McDonald’s Corporation Vs. Starbucks Corporation — Which Is the Better Buy? (MCD SBUX)

Starbucks and McDonald’s are both sound investments, but SBUX has the edge over MCD in three critical areas.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.’s (CMG) Rough Road Could Soften Soon

Chipotle stock was hit hard by its food safety crisis; however, the latest ad campaign could bring back jaded customers and boost CMG sales.

3 Comeback Stories You Shouldn’t Bet On

Investors looking for a comeback would be wise to avoid GPRO, SPLS and FIT. All three have promised good things but remain stocks to avoid.

3 Drone Stocks You Can Keep on Autopilot

Drone stocks can be risky as the industry is still relatively new, but Ambarella (AMBA), Amazon (AMZN) and Lockheed Martin offer stability to those interested in getting into the space.

3 Retail Stocks With Double-Digit Downside

Macy's (M), Kohl's (KSS) and Staple's (SPLS) are three retail stocks that are unlikely to turn things around and should be avoided at all costs.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) vs. Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Costco stock and Walmart stock are both smart plays, but Walmart is a better buy due to the company’s focus on future growth in e-commerce.

PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Is a Strong Buy After MasterCard Deal

PayPal’s (PYPL) deal with MasterCard proves the payment processor is thinking long-term. Margins may suffer at first, but it will more than make up for those losses with all that it has gained.

3 Fast-Food Stocks With Supersized Potential

MCD, YUM and SBUX are resilient fast-food players, each with a strong brand identity and long-term growth potential.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Slammed by the EU. Here’s Who’s Next.

Apple isn’t the only U.S. multinational whose sweet tax deal is at risk. Amazon (AMZN), McDonald's (MCD) and Alphabet (GOOG) are in the crosshairs.