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

HOL Stock: Holicity Shares Rocket on Astra Space SPAC Merger

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

SPACs and space are the hot topics fueling blank-check firm Holicity's shares this morning. HOL stock will become ASTR stock after a merger.

Ethereum Price Predictions: Will ETH Set a New Record After Reddit Rally?

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Ethereum price predictions are calling for the crypto to hit a new all-time high as Robinhood restrictions prompt interest in DeFi options.

NIO Stock: Why Red-Hot Nio Shares Are on the Move Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

NIO stock looks poised to reverse last week's losses after the Chinese EV maker reveal record sales in January.

THCB Stock: Tuscan Holdings Shares Surge on Microvast SPAC Merger News

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tuscan Holdings found a partner in EV battery maker Microvast, sending the SPAC's shares surging. THCB stock will soon be trading as the newly listed MVST stock.

NVAX Stock: Why Novavax Shares Are Shooting Higher Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Novavax is in the spotlight as a U.K. study showed its Covid-19 vaccine to be 89% effective. As with other biopharma stocks before it, NVAX stock surged on the news.

Cryptocurrency News: Why DOGE, BTC, ETH, XLM and XRP Are Climbing Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Cryptocurrency news is trending on Wall Street with Redditors and celebrities like Elon Musk driving major moves in DOGE and Bitcoin.

BBW Stock: Build-A-Bear Workshop Joins Mall Retailers in Reddit Frenzy

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop seem caught in the Reddit updraft. BBW stock is surging for no discernable fundamental reason.

NAKD Stock: Naked Brand Flirts With $3 After Reddit-Fueled Rally

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

In what could be another Reddit rally, shares of NAKD stock are surging for a second day, following news of the intimates maker's e-commerce plans.

SNDL Stock: Cannabis Play Sundial Growers Flies High on Reddit Stocks Rally

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

It's looking like Redditors have set their sights on Sundial Growers. Cannabis play SNDL stock surged more than 66% in pre-market action on Thursday.

ETSY Stock: One Big Reason Why Etsy Shares Are on the Move Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Crazy as it sounds, an early valentine to Etsy from Tesla's Elon Musk has markets all a flutter. ETSY stock is trending higher on the EV-maker's tweet.

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