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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
Stock valuations are elevated, so earnings are more important than ever. Here are three earnings “hotspots” I’m watching in the first quarter of 2025.
You know you need to save for retirement and finally took the plunge and made your IRA contribution… what do you do now?
Market breadth is a good gauge of the health of the bull market, but these three risk-on sectors will tell you whether the “animal spirits” are alive and well.
Carvana has faced questions about its accounting practices for years, and Hindenburg Research finally took the plunge and shorted the stock. Should we join them?
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.
2024 has been a banner year for the market, especially when it comes to tech stocks, and these are the best-performing large-cap stocks this year.
America’s three biggest retailers have thrived in the last five years, but which is best suited to weather the storm of fresh tariffs?
Bitcoin finally broke the psychologically significant $100,000 level earlier this month, but how much higher can it go? Let’s look at a few pricing models for guidance.
Quantum computing stocks have been going wild for the last month, with a few meaningful catalysts behind them. Here’s why (and how) to invest in them now.
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.
An interesting new video alleging shady practices at Honey is making the rounds online. Is it a potential overhang for PayPal (PYPL) stock?
While going to cash to preserve capital in a downturn is a popular strategy, portfolio hedging with ETFs is a useful alternative.
You don’t need to be independently wealthy in order to invest. Here are some ideas for investing small amounts of money that could pay off nicely over time.
If accurately identified, the double bottom chart pattern can signal a fortunate entry point for investors. Here is how to identify it.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) is gunning for SpaceX’s launch monopoly with the planned deployment of its Neutron rocket next year. Do they have what it takes to compete?
Costco (COST), Amazon (AMZN) and Walmart (WMT) are the biggest retailers in the U.S. and their stocks are going wild, but will tariffs next year slow them down?
Bitcoin rose above $100,000 for the first time in its history earlier this week. With renewed interest and a crypto-friendly environment, how high can it go?
Looking for income in this environment can be challenging, but a dividend ETF relies on the fund managers to do that work for you.
LEAPS investing can be an effective portfolio strategy for investing in high-growth stocks by trading one type of risk for another.
A bond ladder is a way of creating your own adjustable-rate income stream, by buying bonds or bond funds with staggered maturity dates.
Many investors are familiar with buying options for the big upside they can bring, but for income-focused investors, selling options can be an even better strategy.
With interest rates expected to remain higher than in years past, value stocks may once again get their opportunity to shine. Here’s three ways to find them.
In late October, McDonald’s (MCD) shares nosedived on an E. coli outbreak. Should it be a red flag for shareholders or is it a short-term overreaction?
Quantum computing stocks have been skyrocketing in the last week. What’s behind the move, and what do you need to know before you invest?
What seemed like a sci-fi dream 50 years ago is getting closer to reality, but is now the time to invest in flying car stocks?
I performed a study on the common threads in great growth stocks I recommended over a 10-year period. Here’s what I discovered.
In bull markets, the 200-day moving average is pretty useless. But during extended corrections like this one, it’s an invaluable indicator.
Spirit Airlines (SAVE) appears to have quickly reached terms with creditors that will keep its planes in the sky, but the outcome is bad news for Spirit stock.
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.
If you’ve looked at the dinner table and wondered if it’s hiding an investing opportunity, here are the six Thanksgiving stocks that are right in front of you.