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

Dear Crypto Fans, Watch CND Stock and the New Circle SPAC Merger

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Stablecoin USDC issuer Circle recently raised $440 million. Now it's set to become publicly traded in a SPAC merger with Concord Acquisition.

CARV Stock: Why Retail Investors Are Betting Big on a Squeeze for Carver Bancorp

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Shares of Carver Bancorp surged following a report on high short interest. While it's one of the country's biggest Black-owned banks, CARV stock's market cap is too small for the r/WallStreetBets crowd.

Ethereum Crypto News: What Is the Big Catalyst for Ethereum Prices on August 4?

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

The architecture under Ethereum crypto is set to see some changes with the reveal of the so-called "London hard fork" now expected on Aug. 4. Ethereum prices have gain more than 10% in the past week.

CLOV Stock: The News That Should Have Clover Health Fans Cheering

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

An SPAC merger, Clover Health is an AI-fueled provider of Medicare Advantage plans. CLOV stock could gain after announcing a new grocery benefit for members.

DIDI Stock: The Huge News That Has Didi Plunging Days After Its IPO

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Just days after its ADRs listed in the U.S., Didi stock is getting pummeled after a Beijing watchdog blocked downloads of ride-hailing app on "cybersecurity concerns."

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