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James Brumley

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James Brumley is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering consumer staples and consumer discretionary stocks. James is a former licensed stockbroker with Charles Schwab, and a registered investment adviser. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management with a specialization in finance from Transylvania University.

Recent Articles by James Brumley

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Sep 13, 2026 by James Brumley

McDonald's Yields 3%, the Highest in Over 6 Years. Is the Dow Dividend Stock a Value Trap or Too Cheap to Ignore?

It's not hard to see why the rug got pulled out from underneath this dividend stock. Investors are just struggling to determine if it's a mistake that needs correcting.

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Sep 13, 2026 by James Brumley

UPS Cut Amazon Volumes on Purpose. The Margin Data Says It Worked.

Sometimes, the tough choice in the short run is the smart one in the long run.

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Sep 13, 2026 by James Brumley

I've Covered Investing for 22 Years. Here's What I Tell Every Beginner to Invest In.

Ironically, the simplest pick is also the one most likely to bring you the highest net returns.

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Sep 13, 2026 by James Brumley

Kroger Can't Compete With 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bonds on Yield Alone. Here's Why the Dividend Stock Is Still a Better Buy for Long-Term Investors.

There's more to the decision than the yield you're plugging into today.

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Sep 13, 2026 by James Brumley

Here's How Many Shares of Realty Income You'd Need for $2,000 in Monthly Dividends

Yes, this REIT dishes out its dividend payments on a monthly basis.

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Sep 12, 2026 by James Brumley

What Is an IPO? Most New Listings Lose Money in Year 1. Here's How I Filter the Winners.

The hype surrounding initial public offerings makes them seem like sure things. Just watch out. They're not.

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Sep 12, 2026 by James Brumley

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Monster Beverage Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

The stock's two-decade return reflects the incredible growth of the company's popular product.

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Sep 11, 2026 by James Brumley

All It Takes Is $10,000 Invested in Each of These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Generate Over $1,650 in Yearly Dividends

While no investment can be completely guaranteed, these income stocks are built rock solid to continue producing dividend payments well into the foreseeable future.

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Sep 11, 2026 by James Brumley

Set Yourself Up for a Strong 2027: 2 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy in September

Both companies are approaching milestones that could light a fire under their stocks.

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Sep 10, 2026 by James Brumley

Where Will the Nasdaq Be in 2036? History Has Good and Bad News for Growth Investors.

The tech-heavy index's performance is likely to remain strong. It's also likely to remain volatile.

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Sep 10, 2026 by James Brumley

3 High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy in September for Steady Income

The sector remains one of the top sources of meaningfully reliable cash flow for your portfolio.

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Sep 10, 2026 by James Brumley

Where Will Rocket Lab Stock Be by This Time Next Year?

No one can predict the future perfectly, but the stock appears to be considerably undervalued.

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Sep 10, 2026 by James Brumley

Charles Schwab Earns a Spread on Idle Client Cash. What Happens to the Stock if That Spread Narrows?

The brokerage business may not be exactly what it looks like from the outside.

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Sep 10, 2026 by James Brumley

Could Buying Brookfield Renewable Today Set You Up for Life?

It could. Just not in the way you might expect.

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Sep 10, 2026 by James Brumley

Alphabet Stock Is Down 16% -- Is September the Month to Buy the Dip?

After four lackluster months, the weakness (rooted in a lack of understanding of all that Google brings to the table) may have nearly run its course.

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Sep 9, 2026 by James Brumley

This Is the Fintech Stock I'd Buy Next, and Soon

SoFi Technologies' recent pullback makes sense, but it overlooks a slew of bullish signs.

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Sep 8, 2026 by James Brumley

History Shows the Investors Who Make This 1 Move During Bear Markets Build the Most Wealth

If you don't panic and keep the bigger, longer-term picture in mind, these setbacks are actually opportunities.

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Sep 7, 2026 by James Brumley

Why Does Amazon Trade at a Discount to Walmart and Costco? Here's the Only Answer That Makes Sense.

The majority of investors are thinking defensively. They just may be thinking more defensively than is merited.

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Sep 7, 2026 by James Brumley

Netflix Has No Dividend. Here's Why Long-Term Investors Should Own It Anyway.

Despite its recent headwind, the streaming giant still offers more growth potential than plenty of other tickers categorized as growth stocks.

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Sep 7, 2026 by James Brumley

There Are Only a Handful of S&P 500 Stocks That Yield Over 5%. Here's My Top Pick to Buy in September.

Income investors now have another compelling option as the number of high-yielding blue chips gets smaller.

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