Robert Martin

Robert Martin

InvestorPlace Writer

Robert Martin is a blogger who covers consumer and financial news with a nod to the stock market. He enjoys writing about business and making money doing it.

In 2013, Robert joined InvestorPlace.com in Rockville, MD, as a staff writer.

Recent Articles

How to Read a Company’s Profit and Loss Statement

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

A profit and loss statement (or income statement) breaks out revenue, often by segment, and then costs, and subtracts the two to get profit, which we all know is the same thing as earnings. But here's how you can dive deeper.

Chesapeake Energy Stock Isn’t Worth the Hassle

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

It seems like every ounce of good news for CHK stock is balanced out by something bad. Should you bet on the Chesapeake Energy's recovery?

Why La-Z-Boy’s Good Times Probably Won’t Last

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

La-Z-Boy enjoyed a double-digit pop on Tuesday, its biggest one-day gain in almost a year. Still, I don't think investors should buy LZB stock.

Why Intel Stock Dropped, And What You Should Do With the Shares

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Intel stock has been struggling, as concerns about competition and shrinking margins send investors heading for the exits. Here's how to play it.

Should You Buy Netflix Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

NFLX stock lost 18% of its value in a month after management described a “strong but not stellar” second quarter. Let's dig a little deeper, though, and consider three pros and three cons for Netflix.

Should You Buy Tesla Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Elon Musk is causing investors to reconsider their investments with just a few tweets. With lots of headlines swirling and selling happening, should you take a drive in TSLA stock?

Microsoft Stock: 3 Numbers Actually Worth Paying Attention To

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

MSFT stock continues to look solid, with a growing cloud business, decent dividend, and double-digit growth. These metrics, by and large, support a story of continued growth for the big-name tech company.

The Biggest Reason Costco Stock Is a Buy

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Costco's strong upward momentum has many people wondering whether or not COST stock is ripe for a fall. I’m extremely bullish on Costco stock over the long-term because of its ability to exploit a mega trend.

Why You Should Buy Disney Stock As It Nears Five-Year Highs

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Disney shares have been more or less moving sideways since late 2015 and are sitting a few dollars shy of their five-year high. Is DIS stock finally ready to break out of its multi-year sideways pattern and hit new highs?

3 Smart-Home Stocks to Buy for the IOT Boom

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

These three smart-home stocks are riding the consumer-facing part of the Internet of Things wave, which is sure to lead to big gains.

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