James F. Royal, Ph.D. covers stocks, financial markets, and cryptocurrency — helping individuals make smart financial decisions that can significantly improve their lives. He’s been investing in the markets for more than two decades, starting to invest during the “dotcom” boom and bust.
His work has been cited across major media, including CNBC, the Washington Post, The New York Times, CNN International and the Associated Press, and he has appeared on TV and radio in countless media outlets. James is the author of The Zen of Thrift Conversions and Options Trading 101. He previously worked as an editor and analyst at the Motley Fool as well as a principal writer at Bankrate.
James’s Latest Content
SB Energy IPO: Plenty of Risk for This AI Data-Center Stock, But Is There Any Return?
Key Points SB Energy is planning an IPO, with the developer of AI data centers and power projects looking to...
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7 Best ETFs to Hedge Against an AI Bubble
Key Points With the stock market near all-time highs and many investors worried about an AI bubble, it may be...
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Strategy's Latest Bitcoin Buys Look Quite Puzzling – Here's Why It's a Worrisome Sign
Key Points Strategy resumed buying bitcoin, acquiring more than 4,600 coins during the final week of August for nearly $370...
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The Habits of Successful Investors: How They Stay Steady When Markets Fall
Picture a successful investor, and you might imagine someone older, wealthy, and glued to a trading terminal. The data tells...
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