James Allen is a Financial News Writer at Tipranks, having worked for the company since October 2024. His writing concentrates on macroeconomics, public policy, and energy, utilizing his background and TipRanks’ market research to provide readers with data-driven stock analysis. James graduated from Penn State University with bachelor's degrees in Energy Business, Finance, and Economics. A former Penn State men’s varsity golf team member, he has been awarded Academic All-American honors and named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. A native New Yorker, James enjoys fishing, hiking in the Adirondack mountains, and supporting the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.