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

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Preview (JNJ)

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) had a rough 2013 with product quality control and now 2015 is looking to be tough due to currency headwinds, investors may need to start considering selling the stock.

Lululemon Stock Stretches Higher After Upgrade

Lululemon stock gets an upgrade from Sterne Agee after a very long year of rebuilding for LULU.

BBBY Earnings Preview: It’s All About the Share Buybacks

Investors may be looking at the wrong numbers as Bed Bath & Beyond has posted higher EPS in the past despite net earnings declining. Here's what to look for in the next earnings report.

GME: Slow Bleed in GameStop Stock Resumes

GameStop earnings just missed expectations, and GME dropped a bit as of a result. We learned nothing that really condems GameStop stock ... but what's to love, either?

How the Kraft-Heinz Deal Changes the Landscape for CAG Stock

In the shifting processed foods market, CAG is a likely merger candidate. But investors shouldn't buy the stock simply for that reason.