Vince Martin

Vince Martin

InvestorPlace Contributor

Vince Martin has written investing advice for several years, covering stocks across a range of industries. A former registered representative, Martin saw the dot-com bubble inflate and burst in real time, creating a healthy respect for downside risk. He splits his time between Chicago and rural Wisconsin with his wife and three dogs.

Recent Articles

10 Stocks to Buy to Survive a “Trumpsy-Turvy” 2017

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Political and economic uncertainty seem likely to make 2017 a volatile year. Here are 10 stocks to buy that can manage that volatility.

Why Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Is a Poor Play on Oil

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Exxon Mobil (XOM) might be a good holding. However, for investors convinced that oil prices might rise, Exxon stock isn't the best choice.

Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Stock: This Quarter Is a BIG One

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Procter & Gamble (PG) gets its first test of the year with Friday's Q2 earnings report. How will the market treat PG stock?

Should Sprint Corp (S) Buy T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)?

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

It's speculated that Sprint stock could see a boost from a imminent merger with T-Mobile, but the deal has more barriers than some think.

The 10 Biggest Companies You’ve Never Heard Of

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Many of the country's largest businesses operate outside of public view. Here are 10 of the largest companies unfamiliar to most Americans.

Why the Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Pointless

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investors and media still follow the Dow Jones Industrial Average. But a look at the index's mechanics shows there's little reason to do so.

How Can Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Turn Itself Around Without Any Leaders?

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Twitter has lost over half of its executives in the last year, leaving no room for strategic improvements that can boost TWTR stock.

Why Walt Disney Co (DIS) Should Buy Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) (And Why It Shouldn’t)

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

A rumored takeover of Netflix (NFLX) by Disney (DIS) seems like a good deal at first, but the high price tag makes a NFLX acquisition unwise.

5 Stocks to Buy Ahead of the “January Effect”

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Small caps with "tax loss selling" in December often make great buys in January. Here's a list of five potential opportunities for 2017.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock: What the Market Forgets

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Microsoft (MSFT) has more than doubled as investors expect a new wave of growth, but MSFT stock is behind in too many growth-driving markets.

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