Matt Thalman

Matt received his Undergraduate Degree from West Virginia University and his MBA from the University of Phoenix. After living on the West Coast for a number of years, Matt moved back east and now lives in Northern Virginia. Matt has been writing since 2011, but his love for the markets began after learning about the power of compound interest while studying business in college. Matt mainly focuses on consumer-facing stocks and general investing topics, but will cover other areas of the markets if he believes there is something important investors need to know.

Follow him on Twitter at @mthalman5513 to get his most up-to-date articles and opinions about the market.

Recent Articles

Altria Earnings Beat Estimates, But E-Cigarettes Loom

MO stock has been a great performer, but as the cigarette industry changes the company's future is unknown.

Earth Day: 3 Ways to Make Serious Green With Green Energy

Here are a few Green Energy ideas this Earth Day to help you make a little more green in 2015.

HAS Stock: Get in the Game With Hasbro

Hasbro blew out earnings expectations, which means HAS stock is one of the better retail plays available right now.

TASER International (TASR) Shares Are Soaring Too Fast

TASR stock is hot, thanks to news of police body camera sales -- but the market is overvaluing how much those sales will affect earnings.

Keep DAL Stock in the Hanger Despite Earnings Beat

Delta Air Lines is cutting international flights and reducing expenses, but the biggest factor in DAL stock will be the future of oil prices. Should oil bounce back, Delta stock will suffer.