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James Brumley

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James Brumley is a former stockbroker with a large Wall Street firm, and a former trading analyst for a small, options-based newsletter. After twenty years of professional experience in and around the market, his approach is one that combines fundamentals, sentiment, and common sense. It's also an approach that respects this John Keynes reality: The market isn't always rational.

Recent Articles by James Brumley

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Apr 2, 2025 by James Brumley

1 Growth Stock Down 64% to Buy Right Now

The market's finally starting to see through the fog and noise.

Apr 3, 2025 by James Brumley

Alibaba Stock Soared 56% in Q1 While the Nasdaq Plunged 10%. Here's Why.

China’s e-commerce powerhouse appears to have finally let go of what was holding it back to enter a new era.

Apr 3, 2025 by James Brumley

Why FuboTV Stock Soared 132% in Q1 While the S&P 500 Had Its Worst Quarter Since 2022

The big gain, however, comes with an even-bigger footnote.

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Apr 3, 2025 by James Brumley

Should You Forget Amazon? Why These Unstoppable Stocks Are Better Buys

It's time to expect a little less from enormous Amazon. Here's a closer look at three new leading growth prospects for your portfolio.

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Apr 3, 2025 by James Brumley

3 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now

When in doubt about your next best bet, consider poaching an idea (or three) from the world's most proven stock picker.

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Apr 1, 2025 by James Brumley

Prediction: IonQ Could Surge by 200% in the Next 3 Years

The planets are aligning for this ticker, but they won't remain lined up forever.

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Apr 2, 2025 by James Brumley

Pay Close Attention to This Crucial Revenue Source for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Giant IBM

The mostly forgotten former technology titan may quietly be sitting on the next big thing in AI's ongoing evolution.

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Apr 2, 2025 by James Brumley

This Tech Giant Is a Stock Buyback Leader. Here's What That Means for Investors.

The argument for owning a stake in this long-leading technology name is even stronger when you look at less-obvious metrics.

Mar 27, 2025 by James Brumley

This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 45 to 54

In this age range, your retirement is in sight on the horizon, but it's not too late to change your financial course for the better.

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Mar 28, 2025 by James Brumley

3 Stocks That Could Benefit From New Trump Tariffs

With so much tariff-driven uncertainty on the horizon, smart investors are starting to think strategically as well as defensively.

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Mar 28, 2025 by James Brumley

Who Wins, Who Loses From Dollar Tree's Sale of Family Dollar?

Assuming its new owner will actually fix what's actually ailing it, a new-and-improved Family Dollar will rattle the rest of the retailing industry.

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Mar 27, 2025 by James Brumley

Avoid These 5 Common Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes

A little confusion over something that's seemingly simple can end up taking a costly toll when not handled properly.

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Mar 27, 2025 by James Brumley

Here's Last Year's Average 401(k) Contribution

Most workers are taking full advantage of the workplace-offered savings option, and are well rewarded for doing so.

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Mar 27, 2025 by James Brumley

Prediction: Apple Will Soar Over the Next 5 Years. Here's 1 Reason Why.

Investors aren't looking far enough down the road for its currently floundering AI efforts.

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Mar 27, 2025 by James Brumley

Here's How Many Shares of Altria Group You Should Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends

The tobacco powerhouse may be a slow grower, but it's also going to remain a cash cow for a long time.

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Mar 25, 2025 by James Brumley

1 Growth Stock Down 69% to Buy Right Now

The majority of investors aren't seeing past the pessimism to understand how well this company is doing.

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Mar 24, 2025 by James Brumley

4 Reasons to Buy Shopify Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

The market threw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. That spells opportunity for you.

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Mar 23, 2025 by James Brumley

Rumble Stock: A Millionaire-Maker in the Making?

This relatively young company is making a run on behemoth YouTube's control of the video-sharing space.

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Mar 21, 2025 by James Brumley

If I Could Tell Everyone Saving for Retirement 1 Thing, I'd Tell Them to Do This With Their 401(k)

You'll never receive a better return on your money than this one simple move consistently delivers.

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Mar 20, 2025 by James Brumley

Should You Forget Sirius XM? This Stock Has Made Far More Millionaires

Don't be so enamored by a scintillating story that you forget to consider the fundamentals like marketability and profitability, and the likelihood of both in the future.

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