▲ S&P 500 +---% | ▲ Stock Advisor +---% Join The Motley Fool

Accessibility Log In Help

Daily Stock Gainers Daily Stock Losers Most Active Stocks

Daily Stock Gainers Daily Stock Losers Most Active Stocks

James Brumley

TMFjbrumley

@jbrumley

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

accountant-with-calculator

Jun 28, 2025 by James Brumley

I Make $400,000 a Year and Want to Retire at 45 -- Should I Invest More in Stocks or Focus on Real Estate?

Here's what you need to think about.

female investor reviewing her portfolio on a laptop

Jun 28, 2025 by James Brumley

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This Index Fund and Hold It Forever

A small twist in which stocks are allowed into this index makes a world of difference.

woman holding a gass of soda on ice

Jun 26, 2025 by James Brumley

Worried About a Bear Market? 3 Reasons to Buy Coca-Cola Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

This company gives shareholders something rare that they desperately need during bear markets.

young investor sitting at desk

Jun 26, 2025 by James Brumley

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $3,000 Right Now

Don't let the alarming environment discourage you from being in the market. Just change your tack to something better suited for the current situation.

accountant-with-calculator

Jun 25, 2025 by James Brumley

3 Reasons I'll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70

A bit of number-crunching and realistic strategizing suggests I'm better off with a little less of this benefit money now, rather than a little more of it later.

investing screen analysis investor growth stocks

Jun 24, 2025 by James Brumley

The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

It's time to look at some names that have been flying under the radar.

accountant-with-calculator

Jun 23, 2025 by James Brumley

4% Rule vs. Guardrails: Safe Withdrawal Rates for Early Retirees

The fact is, there is no perfect universal answer. Just embrace the premise and adapt as needed.

retired couple looks at papers

Jun 22, 2025 by James Brumley

What Are 3 Strategic Ways for Retirees to Use Their Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?

The bulk of your retirement money has already been earned, but that doesn't mean you can't make the most of what you have.

Tesla owner at an ev charging station

Jun 22, 2025 by James Brumley

3 No-Brainer EV Stocks to Buy Right Now

The global business isn't in quite the trouble it seems to be in the United States. Just be sure to look a bit off the beaten path.

tracking investments wealth family planning

Jun 21, 2025 by James Brumley

1 Growth Stock Down 37% to Buy Right Now

Everybody's heard of it, but few people appreciate just how compelling this aging business has suddenly become.

cruise vacation travel boat water ocean

Jun 19, 2025 by James Brumley

1 Growth Stock Wall Street Might Be Sleeping On, but I'm Not

Too many investors remain too focused on the wrong detail here, missing just how well the company is handling the liability.

retired couple reviewing finances on a laptop

Jun 19, 2025 by James Brumley

Will You Qualify for Social Security's Biggest Paycheck of $5,108 in 2025?

Most people won't, but it's at least worth knowing how to get yourself closer to this number.

female investor reviewing her portfolio on a laptop

Jun 19, 2025 by James Brumley

3 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

Look for businesses that are not only built to last, but with uniquely competitive goods and services.

solar panel installation technician frustrated

Jun 17, 2025 by James Brumley

Why Enphase Energy Stock Is Crashing Today

Hopes for legislative help were dashed by the latest version of President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" now in the U.S. Senate's hands.

warren buffett

Jun 16, 2025 by James Brumley

Here's Why Berkshire Hathaway Stock Is a Buy Before July

There's something coming early next month that won't be game changing but could inspire a wave of new confidence in its future.

retired woman investing laptop 401K IRA

Jun 16, 2025 by James Brumley

Social Security at Different Ages: Understanding Average Benefits

The longer you can wait to start taking your government retirement benefits, the bigger your monthly payments will be.

investment analyst

Jun 16, 2025 by James Brumley

My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now

These three companies keep popping up on my radar. They may soon end up in my portfolio.

accountant-with-calculator

Jun 16, 2025 by James Brumley

Want $1 Million in Retirement? 4 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades.

Contrary to what your action-seeking gut is telling you, simpler is better, and trading less produces more net gains.

retired couple looks at papers

Jun 15, 2025 by James Brumley

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65

woman thinking brainstorming ideas

Jun 15, 2025 by James Brumley

The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Only a handful of companies are built from the ground up to evolve as needed. This is one of them.

Premium Investing Services

Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.

View Premium Services