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

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

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

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

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

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

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.