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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.

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Aug 24, 2026 by James Brumley

Fidelity's Magellan Fund Manager Peter Lynch Was a Stock-Picking Rock Star in the 1980s, Averaging an Annual Return of 29%. Could His Top Rule Then Work for You Now?

He understood what made stocks tick then. What makes them tick now, however, is something quite different.

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Aug 24, 2026 by James Brumley

Here's How Much You Actually Need to Build a $1 Million Portfolio -- and the Simplest Way to Get There

Reaching the seven-figure mark is more attainable than most investors might believe. The key is just starting somewhere as soon as you can.

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Aug 23, 2026 by James Brumley

Tesla Maintained Its Majority of the U.S. EV Market in Q2, but That's Not All You Need to Know

It's a winner in a shrinking U.S. market, and it's not like the company's crushing it outside of the United States either.

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Aug 23, 2026 by James Brumley

Target Just Reported Earnings. Here's Whether the Dividend King Is Still a Buy.

The once-struggling retailer just reported a second-consecutive solid quarter just one year after a new CEO took over. Connect the dots.

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Aug 23, 2026 by James Brumley

Gas Turbine Prices Are on Track to Nearly Triple. These Stocks Are Cashing In

This is no flash-in-the-pan fad. This heavy equipment is worth the high upfront cost that AI data center operators are willing to pay.

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Aug 23, 2026 by James Brumley

3 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 67

The trade-offs for waiting aren't insignificant. Just make sure your current plan actually accomplishes what you need it to in the long run.

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Aug 22, 2026 by James Brumley

Social Security Recipients Could Soon Work Without Benefit Penalties

A rule that's prevented a portion of Social Security's beneficiaries from working as much as they'd like to in retirement may be on the verge of being undone.

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Aug 22, 2026 by James Brumley

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years

All three are also solid "forever" holdings, but the next five years could be particularly exciting as each company bounces back from recent challenges.

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Aug 21, 2026 by James Brumley

Alphabet's TPU Chips Generated Revenue for the First Time Last Quarter. Here's Why That Line Item Matters More Than the Headline Cloud Number.

The technology giant just entered a business that could be worth $1 trillion per year within a decade.

falling cash happy investor

Aug 21, 2026 by James Brumley

All It Takes Is $5,000 Invested in Each of These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Generate Over $800 in Yearly Dividends

And that annual income is almost certainly going to continue growing indefinitely.

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Aug 21, 2026 by James Brumley

It's Been 26 Years Since Costco Split 2-for-1. Here's What $1,000 Invested the Day Before the Split Would Be Worth Today.

The warehouse-membership retailer's stock has climbed dramatically since then, sparking speculation that its next split could be in the offing.

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Aug 21, 2026 by James Brumley

Macy's Stock Trades at Just 10 Times Earnings. There's Only 1 Explanation for Why Macy's Is This Cheap.

The theoretical math suggests the stock should be worth measurably more. Investors are just pricing in the unspoken, unquantifiable reality.

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Aug 20, 2026 by James Brumley

GE Vernova's AI Data Center Orders Just Doubled All of 2025 in 1 Half-Year. Is the Stock Still a Buy?

The stock's fully reflecting the company's recent revenue growth, led by demand from the artificial intelligence industry.

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Aug 20, 2026 by James Brumley

This Dow Stock (and Soon-to-Be Dividend King) Recently Hit a 52-Week Low. Here's the Case for Buying It Anyway.

The reason for the pullback makes enough superficial sense. It's just not a permanent problem.

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Aug 19, 2026 by James Brumley

3 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Wide-Moat Dividend King's Stock Forever

It's rare for any company to be able to remain in a position to dominate its markets. This one is a compelling exception.

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Aug 19, 2026 by James Brumley

This Dividend King That Yields More Than 4 Times the S&P 500 Is a Buy This Month. Here's Why.

The market's largely ignoring -- and underpricing -- just how close this company is to pushing past its recent challenges and restoring its historical growth rate.

retirees speak with a financial advisor

Aug 19, 2026 by James Brumley

Age 65-74? Here's the Average Retirement Savings for People Your Age.

Just like every other age group, there's a wide range of inputs to the average figure, which is misleading in and of itself.

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Aug 18, 2026 by James Brumley

Warren Buffett's 12-Word Strategy for Navigating a Fear-Driven Market

His wisdom is as powerful today as it was in 1987.

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Aug 18, 2026 by James Brumley

What Early Estimates Say About Your Social Security COLA Boost in 2027

The data used to determine the adjustment is moving into an ever-narrowing range of possibilities.

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Aug 18, 2026 by James Brumley

Warren Buffett and Greg Abel Keep Overlooking This Stock -- but It's One of the Most Berkshire-Ready Picks on the Market

Even if Berkshire Hathaway never scoops up a stake on this largely overlooked and mostly unloved name, that doesn't mean it doesn't have a place in your portfolio.

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