Robert Lakin

Robert Lakin

InvestorPlace Contributor

A journalist — both writer and editor — Robert has covered markets and economies for more than 20 years. His previous gigs include Bloomberg News, where he was emerging markets editor in Tel Aviv, McKinsey & Co. and McDonald & Company Investments, where he was equities research editor.

His deep experience includes covering startups, emerging markets, financial services, and capital markets.

He writes a Substack newsletter, TLV Strategist, which covers the Israel business scene.

Recent Articles

TRCH Stock: The Big News That Has Torchlight Energy Soaring Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Torchlight Energy is stoked for another day of gains as the social meme crowd commiserate on the extra days it now has to complete its merger and special dividend payment.

Why Is Crypto Crashing Today? China’s Crypto Ban Is Back in the Spotlight

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

China's central bank told the country's banks that they cannot provide products or services -- including trading, clearing and settlement -- for crypto transactions. That's sent cryptocurrency crashing today.

World Bank Crypto News: Why Bankers Just Complicated El Salvador’s Bitcoin Plan

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

After El Salvador last week became the first country to allow Bitcoin as legal tender, the World Bank said environment concerns prevent it from helping.

CVAC Stock: The Huge Covid-19 News That Has CureVac Plunging Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

CureVac shares crashed after the German biotech said its Covid-19 vaccine was only 47% effective in preventing the disease.

Chinese EV Stocks: Why XPEV, NIO, LI Stocks Are Hitting the Brakes Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Chinese EV stocks are getting a double-whammy from growth stock pressure and U.S. rivals looking to take domestic market share. XPEV, NIO and LI stock are all down in premarket Wednesday.

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