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

Ant Group IPO News: Secretive Process Viewed as Unusual by Bankers

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Ant is following a highly unusual process that draws on some of the tactics its former parent and affiliate Alibaba previously used.

Nvidia Apologizes for RTX 3080 GPU Shortage, Increases Supply

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Last week's Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 launch was simultaneously the best GPU launch ever and the most frustrating.

Lyft rides recover slightly in August, remain down 53% from last year

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

It’s been a rough year for holders of Lyft stock. The ride-hailing company said August trips showed some improvement.

Shopify, Coupa Boost Tech-focused Funds Rated Tops in Morningstar Survey

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Growth in e-commerce boosted Morningstar's top-rated funds' SHOP stock and COUP stock holdings.

Environmental Groups Ask Home Depot, Lowe’s to End Glyphosate Sales

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Environmental groups are asking Home Depot and Lowe's to join Costco in committing to removing glyphosate products from their stores. The chemical has been shown to contribute to monarch butterfly population declines and harms bees.

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