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Brad Simmerman

Web Editor, Cabot Wealth Daily

Brad Simmerman is the Editor of Cabot Wealth Daily, the award-winning free daily advisory.

Brad joined Cabot in 2020 after several years as a freelance writer and pool reporter for Courthouse News Service, and he strives to bring a reporter’s analytical eye to economic macro trends and the world of stock investing. Prior to his time as a professional writer and editor, Brad worked, in multiple capacities, as a Stock Broker with Charles Schwab where he worked with high-net-worth clients, trained dedicated active-trader teams on technical analysis and market mechanics, and resolved high-level client concerns as part of the in-house arbitration team.

Brad lives in Arizona with his wife, two children and dog Chewbacca (Chewy) whose name turned out to be far more appropriate than he could have guessed.

From this author
Should you reinvest dividends? That depends on whether you want income or are trying to build up your investments, here’s how to tell which is better for you.
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Bitcoin is at all-time highs and looks ready to keep running, at least in the short term. Here are three Bitcoin stocks that you can use to play the rally.
Tesla (TSLA) stock has risen more than 20% since polls closed on speculation about CEO Elon Musk’s new political role, but will policy changes spoil the party?
LEAP call options are an excellent entry point for new option investors. Here are 3 reasons buying LEAPS can beat buying stocks.
Five of the Magnificent Seven stocks—Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Apple—report earnings this week. Here’s what to watch for.
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has two big oil stock positions, but his recent trading history shows which of the two is the better play on a recovery in oil.
Low-beta stocks move less than the overall market and, if you’re concerned about volatility, they can add stability to your portfolio.
Certain types of stocks require special handling—here’s how to use stop-losses on small-cap stocks to avoid losses or protect gains.
McDonald’s (MCD) stock fell nearly 10% overnight after news of an E. coli outbreak. Here’s how similar outbreaks have impacted other restaurant stocks.
Depending on how sophisticated you are, you can save on your living trust cost by creating it yourself or with the help of an online service.
“The Wheel” is an income-producing options strategy that can be used indefinitely on stocks you’re bullish on to generate income without taking on added risk.
Finding a stock that trades at a steep discount or less than what the business is worth can lead to big returns. Here are three ways to find a bargain stock.
Hindenburg Research released a short report on Roblox (RBLX) stock that, while certainly well-researched, fails to see the forest for the trees.
It’s important to know how to manage your own money so you can make the choices that are right for you and your financial picture.
Warren Buffett has been a vocal backer of one U.S. energy stock, and despite the sector’s underperformance this year, he’s been buying more.
Learning how to understand stock charts can be an incredibly useful tool for identifying both sentiment and institutional buying patterns.
t’s an underdog, but this high-flying commercial space company may be well on its way to giving SpaceX its first real test.
It’s a billion-dollar question that’s been in analysts’ minds, but Nvidia’s earnings brought it to the forefront: Who’s actually making money with AI?
The most important decision out of this Fed meeting isn’t the decision to cut rates by 0.5%, it’s the “dot plot” showing how rates should move going forward.
Low-beta stocks are those that move less than their underlying index, and these are the five highest-yielding in the S&P 500.
If you’re a new investor asking how to start investing in stocks, your options can be overwhelming. These basic tips can help simplify it all.
We previously asked how many stocks you own, how much time you spend on your investing, and how you feel about those numbers. Here are the results.
Utilities have beaten every other sector in the S&P 500 so far in 2024, and these three companies are the best-performing utility stocks in the sector.
If accurately identified, the double bottom chart pattern can signal a fortunate entry point for investors. Here is how to identify it.
The market has been drifting lower lately and there are hopes we’ll see an oversold bounce, but what does it mean when a stock is oversold?
With housing demand still strong and the home improvement market growing, it’s time to break down Lowe’s vs. Home Depot.
Multiple buy-side analysts asked about the AI return on investment (ROI) in Nvidia’s most recent earnings call; it’s a billion-dollar question.
International stocks offer an opportunity to diversify your portfolio, find opportunities that may not be available domestically, and add exposure to an increasingly global economy.
Yes, Berkshire Hathaway sold a big chunk of its Apple (AAPL) position; no, that doesn’t make it a de facto sell for us too.