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

ISR Stock: Why Little-Known Isoray Is Surging 200% Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

An FDA nod on Isoray's prostate treatment using brachytherapy seeds sent ISR stock skyrocketing. There's risk with uncertain reward in this biopharma stock.

ALRN Stock: What Investors Should Know About Aileron Therapeutics

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

As with many biopharma names, there's volatility and risk in ALRN stock. This firm is seeking to reduce the effects of chemotherapy.

ZSAN Stock: What Investors Should Know About Zosano Pharma

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

News that migraine-treatment maker Zosano Pharma will reapproach the FDA for approval has ZSAN stock jumping this morning. Investors should be cautious as penny stocks can cause big headaches.

ZOM Stock: Why Pet Care Play Zomedica Is on the Move

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Zomedica Pharmaceuticals is riding the wave of rising pet care spending. What's got tails wagging this morning about ZOM stock?

OCGN Stock: Why Ocugen Shares Are Soaring 70% Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Ocugen shares surged after its Indian development partner got emergency-use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine. OCGN stock remains one to watch as new virus waves strike.

Chinese EV Stocks: Why LI, XPEV and NIO Stock Are on the Move Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers delivered big in December, setting the stage for 2021. NIO stock surged early Monday in response.

Clean Energy Stocks: Why CLNE and FCEL Stock Are Up Big Today

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

FCEL stock is joining other clean energy names in a rally Wednesday, powered by new Congressional funding for renewable energy.

NKLA Stock: Why Nikola Shares Are Plunging This Morning

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Nikola stock investors can't seem to catch a break, as the company announced the end of a short-lived collaboration to make electric garbage trucks. NKLA stock continues its declines going into trading today.

IACA Stock: ION Acquisition Soars on Taboola SPAC Merger Rumors

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Rumors of a SPAC merger with digital ad firm Taboola have IACA stock flying on Wednesday morning. Blank-check stocks are hot and show little sign of cooling down.

VLDR Stock: Why Velodyne Lidar Shares Are Surging This Morning

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Just weeks after its SPAC debut, Velodyne Lidar is surging on EV market speculation of Apple's electric car plans. VLDR stock profit taking might be wise on the increase.

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