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

BTWN Stock: Bridgetown Holdings Soars on Tokopedia SPAC Merger News

BTWN stock is soaring on Tuesday as media reports have the SPAC considering a merger with Indonesia’s e-commerce giant PT Tokopedia. With rampant SPAC fever, is Bridgetown Holdings right for your portfolio?

NIO Stock: Why Nio Shares Are Plunging Today

NIO stock is down following an expanded secondary offering of the EV maker's American depositary shares (ADS). Is the drop warranted from dilution-averse investors?

Cruise Stocks: Why NCLH, RCL and CCL Stock Are Climbing Today

With the Pfizer vaccine rolling out, it looks like investors are driving into cruise stocks like RCL, NCLH and CCL stock.

SPCE Stock: Why Virgin Galactic Shares Are Falling Back to Earth Today

Virgin Galactic was disappointed by its first test flight on Saturday. SPCE stock holders are likely to be even more disappointed today.

FSR Stock: Why Fisker Shares Are Plunging Today

Still coming off its SPAC start, EV maker Fisker is having a rough ride today. We've got some insight behind the FSR stock drop in Thursday morning trading.