Marie Brodbeck

Marie Brodbeck

InvestorPlace Contributor

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

Could United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Get a Leg Up on Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Flight data generated by a Rwandan drone project could put UPS ahead of AMZN in the race to set up a drone delivery service.

5 Stocks to Buy for a Mother’s Day Boost

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

SBUX, EAT, FLWS, ETSY and AMZN will all see an influx of customers on Mother’s Day as families show their moms some love.

Apple Inc. (AAPL): Tim Cook Won’t Turn Apple Around by Just Being Tim Cook

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

AAPL stock has declined in recent days due to poor results and CEO Tim Cook has said very little to ease investors’ minds.

Whole Foods Market, Inc.: Buy WFM for Tomorrow, Not Yesterday

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Whole Foods is still struggling to turn things around with revenue, comps and net income all on the decline. However, with expansion plans being carried out this year, WFM stock still has a lot of potential.

Whole Foods Market, Inc.: Turnaround Plan Makes WFM a Long-Term Buy

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Whole Foods likely had a soft second quarter, but its long-term turnaround plans make WFM's current share price a bargain buy.

PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Just Had Its ‘Best Quarter Ever’

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

PYPL proved that it could stand alone with an impressive first quarter earnings. The results suggest that PayPal stock will rise further in the coming months.

PayPal Holdings Inc: Too Expensive to Buy, Too Soon to Sell (PYPL)

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

PayPal is a good company to own, but the PYPL share price makes it too expensive to bet on right now.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM): Goat Today, Value Tomorrow

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

IBM’s first-quarter earnings were better than expected, but a revenue miss was cause for concern. Use near-term struggles in IBM stock to buy for the long haul.

International Business Machines Corp.: Can IBM Stock Get Past Short-Term Disappointments?

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

IBM stock may not soar this year, but there are still plenty of reasons to add it to your portfolio. From future potential to a hefty dividend payout, IBM is a smart buy for long-term investors.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc: Don’t Buy Unless You Can Stomach the Risk! (VRX)

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Valeant (VRX) stock could pay off as a short-term bet, but long-term investors who are risk-averse may want to hold off.

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