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
Strategy Buys $255 Million More Bitcoin: Is the Stock Primed to Breakout or Will it Become a Bagholder?
Key Points Strategy acquired 3,273 bitcoins between April 20 and April 26, bringing its total holdings to 818,334. The company...
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Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged: How Stocks, Bonds, and Gold Are Impacted
Key Points The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75% at its latest meeting as inflation remains...
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AI Chipmaker Cerebras Files for IPO: What to Know About Nvidia's Hot New Rival Before It Goes Public
Key Points Cerebras Systems filed its IPO prospectus on April 17, signaling plans to go public later this year, though...
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Crypto-Backed Mortgages: Why Bitcoin Investors Buying Homes Should Avoid Them at All Costs
Key Points A new home-lending product lets crypto owners use bitcoin or USDC stablecoins as collateral for a mortgage without...
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