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

Facebook Inc Stock May Be Expensive, But It’s Still a Buy (FB)

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Facebook stock is poised to have another solid year, and FB’s growth potential years into the future looks promising as well.

J C Penney Company Inc.: JCP Stock Is Investors’ Best Bet in Retail

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

JCP stock is presenting investors with a promising turnaround story - one of the few in its sector.

Are Amazon.com, Inc.’s In-House Clothing Lines the Next Big Thing? (AMZN)

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Amazon has quietly begun selling its own line of apparel, something that could become profitable for the e-commerce giant -- and AMZN stock.

GoPro Inc: Even Under $12, GPRO Is a Hard SELL

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

GPRO stock may be a cheap buy, but the firm’s lack of direction makes it a risky bet for investors.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX): A Great Long-Term Bet

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Starbucks stock makes a great long-term play due to the probability of increased dividends and potential for expansion.

Baidu Inc (ADR): BIDU Is a Buy … On Driverless Cars?

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Baidu (BIDU) stock is popular because of its exposure to the growth of China's Internet use ... but it's also a stealth player in driverless cars.

Will Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Feel a Bite From the FBI?

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple’s resistance to comply with FBI requests to unlock a phone demonstrates the company’s strong views on privacy rights -- a boon for Apple stock.

2 Near-Death Stocks That Are Screaming Buys: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) and Volkswagen AG (ADR) (VLKAY)

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

These stocks have fallen significantly due to negative press following high-profile scandals. However, they both have the potential to soar in the year ahead.

Pfizer Inc. Stock: A Good Buy While the Pharma Industry Is Down (PFE)

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Between a planned merger with Allergan and a strong pipeline of drugs, PFE stock is a solid choice at a great price.

Yahoo! Inc.: Is Yahoo Stock (YHOO) Worth the Risk?

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor

Yahoo has been losing market share rapidly, but the company’s reverse spin off plans could prove lucrative to investors who can stomach some volatility in the interim.

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