Matt Thalman

InvestorPlace Contributor

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

AT&T Stock is Still a Dividend Machine

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

Earnings were nothing great, but investors should consider AT&T stock as an income stock. Management is continuing to make moves to secure its juicy dividend.

Caterpillar Inc.: Wait for the NEXT Dip in CAT Stock

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) sank Tuesday after a disappointing earnings report, but it's not quite time to call CAT stock a rebound buy.

5 Best Publicly Traded Stocks (For Workers)

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

Companies like Chevron and P&G made their way near the top of the best companies to work for. But does such an honor mean anything to shareholders?

JCP: The JCPenney of the Past Isn’t Enough

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

JCPenney is making moves and juicing JCP stock, but investors shouldn't fall back in love with this hardly rebounding retailer.

Why You Should Buy Disney Stock Now

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

Disney stock will once again ride its strong core business and numerous synergies to gains in 2015.

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