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

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Headed for a Nose-Dive?

The recent decline in NFLX stock is not a buying opportunity. Content cost are already brutal, and they're only getting worse.

This is No Time to Double Down on WYNN Stock

China's gaming crackdown, its slowing economy and even marital strife are weighing against WYNN stock these days. Is this a time for new investors to buy on the dip?

MARCH MADNESS: McDonald’s (MCD) vs. Starbucks (SBUX)

McDonald's (MCD) once-great brand is now a handicap. That's not the case with Starbucks (SBUX), which is beloved across the world.

MARCH MADNESS: Kraft Foods (KRFT) vs. Coca-Cola (KO)

This battle of consumer staples features two of America's best-known brands: Kraft Foods (KRFT) and Coca-Cola (KO). But which has the most pop?

MARCH MADNESS: Procter & Gamble (PG) vs. Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

A matchup of consumer staples blue chips -- Procter & Gamble (PG) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) -- comes down to size.