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

MMM Stock: Get Rich Slowly With This Economic Mainstay

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

3M earnings gave MMM stock a boost to pull back ahead the S&P 500 over the past 12-months. With products that aren't too bothered by the global economy, 3M has the financial stability to continue giving back to stock holders.

Drive Right Past These 3 Loser Retail Stocks

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

Not all retail stocks are great buys, even if you're buying what you know. Here are three retailers to steer clear of.

Should You Buy Starbucks Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (SBUX)

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

Over the past 12 months, Starbucks (SBUX) stock is beating the S&P 500 by more than 50% ... but that doesn't mean there aren't cons.

Pier 1 Imports: Now Is Not the Time to Buy PIR Stock

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

With Pier 1 Imports' inventory problems and lowered guidance on top of a Q2 earnings miss, now is not the time to be in PIR stock.

Don’t Think, Just Buy Halliburton Stock (HAL)

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor

These two catalysts could move Halliburton stock closer to its 52-week highs, despite the trajectory of oil and gas prices.

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