James Brumley

Former stock-broker turned analyst turned writer, now helping investors who actually need good advice. I can tell you what the brokerage firms can't.
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  • Real Estate Reality: Despite the Implications, We Are Building More of It
    The media are spoon-feeding investors construction activity information that is technically correct, but lacking in context. Here are the real October 2010 permit and start number, viewed through a more relevant lens.
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  • How to Survive a Bear Market
    There's no 'textbook' way to navigate a bear market, but there are some simple things any investor can do to make the best of them. The first step is a simple realization of what really happens during one...and what doesn't.
  • From the Back Page..
    The stock market's recent turmoil has pushed a lot of good stories off the front page (and into the trash can). Some of them deserve to be told though...like these.
  • Costco Shares May Still Cost Too Much
    Although Wal-Mart and other discounters managed to survive a sluggish spending environment, Costco failed to live up to its competition. Shareholders ended up paying the price.
  • Investors Looking Past CNET's Problems
    After a lousy summer, and an options expensing inquiry that ultimately led to a subpoena, shares of CNET are on the rise again. Quirky? Yas, to say the least. But, don't try to apply logic where the rules of logic don't apply.
  • Before You Invest One Red Cent..
    In a world that likes easy groupingw and logical models, it's easy for an investor - especially a new one - to get the wrong idea about what it really takes to make money in the market. Here's the tougher piece of the puzzle...
  • The (Almost) Perfect Hedge
    Gains that might take months to build can be wiped away in a matter of days. But, with a little acumen and some willingness to act, temporary market blips don't have to send you back to square one.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Heat Up for Metal and Mining Stocks
    The merger dance is on again, this time, with metals and miners leading. Some of the big boys have cut in on smaller competition, but it seems like everyone is looking for a partner now.
  • Surprising Sector Strength
    With up to half of an individual stock's performance being related to its sector, a wise investor should know where the hot spots are - and aren't. This article looks at how the sectors are performing, and how they're likely to perform in the near future.
  • Good Stock Ideas Are Found in the Least Obvious Places
    The typical top-down approach to stock selection may not be helpful for investors. Try a true bottom-up approach to find the best stock ideas.

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