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

3 High-Yield Dividend Aristocrats to Buy

These three dividend aristocrats don't just have long histories of upping their payouts -- they also offer nice, high yields of more than 4%.

KATE Stock: Kate Spade Climbs Higher After Earnings

Kate Spade jumps on missed earnings. Is this a sign the turnaround has begun in earnest, or should you drop KATE stock?

Coach Stock: Don’t Call It a Come Back, Because It Isn’t One

Coach stock is still a gamble as the core business thrashes underwater to maintain brand power.

Should You Buy Hilton Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (HLT)

Hilton stock recently reported earnings, and detail-oriented investors may have noticed some lurking problems for HLT stock.

TSN Stock: Tyson Foods Looks Tasty After Wall Street Trimmed the Fat

Despite the market pecking off almost 10% of Tyson Foods' share price, TSN stock still has plenty of meat left on its bones.