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
Tesla's Falling Profits Are Spooking Investors, Amid Robotaxi Delays and SpaceX Merger Rumblings
Key Points Tesla shares fell sharply after its second-quarter earnings report as heavy discounting weighed on profits and the company...
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3 Reasons SpaceX's Stock Could Plummet Another 50%
Key Points SpaceX shares have struggled over the past month, and several key risks could potentially push the stock significantly...
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What Meta's Potential $10 Billion Data-Center Leasing Deal With Anthropic Signals About the AI Trade
Key Points Meta Platforms is reportedly in talks to lease AI data-center capacity to Anthropic as part of its broader...
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Is SpaceX Too Cheap to Ignore After Losing Nearly Half Its Value? The Company's AI Unit Holds the Answer
Key Points Although SpaceX's aborted Starship V3 launch weighed on the stock, investors may want to look beyond the headlines...
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