Robert Lakin

Robert Lakin

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

UWMC Stock: Can r/WallStreetBets Send RKT Rival UWM to the Moon?

Fresh from a SPAC merger, UWMC stock is set for another day of double-digit gains. Is the surge the work of Redditors or a bet on lower interest rates stoking the mortgage market?

KMPH Stock: The Big News That Has KemPharm Soaring Today

KemPharm's prodrug development platform got a huge boost from the FDA's new drug application nod for an ADHD treatment.

CFMS Stock: Why Under-the-Radar Conformis Is on the Move

CFMS stock is jumping as Conformis preps to introduce a knee replacement system in Australia. Here's what you should know.

RKT Stock: 3 Big Reasons Rocket Shares Are Gaining Today

RKT stock is on the move Tuesday thanks to easing Treasury yields and a lot of hype from r/WallStreetBets. Here's what to know.

HOL Stock: Why Red-Hot Space Play Holicity Is Soaring Today

HOL stock is on the move today after space SPAC partner Astra landed an $8 million contract with NASA. Here's what to know.

NIO Stock: One Big Reason Nio Is Climbing Higher Today

NIO stock is on the move as the EV maker looks poised to enter European markets. Q4 results are due out after markets close on Monday.

DYNT Stock: Why Little-Known Dynatronics Is Soaring 90% Today

DYNT stock hit a low in November as demand for its rehab products faded with cancelled elective surgical procedures. Now, with vaccines on the rise, patients are scheduling what they earlier postponed.

KOSS Stock: Why Reddit-Favorite Koss Is Rocketing Higher Today

KOSS stock is making lots of noise as shares double in value. All signs point to the r/WallStreetBets crowd as the fuel for the surge.

FSR Stock: What to Know as Fisker Launches a New Electric Vehicle

FSR stock is on the move today after announcing plans to develop another electric vehicle with Foxconn. Here's what to know.

RLFTF: Why Little-Known Relief Therapeutics Is Climbing Today

Shares of little-known biopharma firm Relief Therapeutics gained on clinical trials news. Names like RLFTF stock are in focus as investors shifting from vaccine makers to therapeutics as the pandemic rolls into its second year.