Robert Martin

Robert Martin

InvestorPlace Writer

Robert Martin is a blogger who covers consumer and financial news with a nod to the stock market. He enjoys writing about business and making money doing it.

In 2013, Robert joined InvestorPlace.com in Rockville, MD, as a staff writer.

Recent Articles

The Showdown of the Chipmakers: AMD vs. Nvidia

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Over the last 12 months, Nvidia stock has gained 74% while AMD stock has gained 42% - both far better than the average for the broader market and other tech stocks. Here's a closer look at how the chipmakers stack up.

Proceed With Caution With Square Inc Stock

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Square Inc., the payment play from Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, has gained 400% in just 2.5 years on the New York Stock Exchange. But growth doesn't always translate to value. SQ is facing stiff competition - investors would be wise to proceed with caution.

Alphabet Inc Is Leading the Smart Speaker Race Over Amazon.com, Inc.

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

While the Amazon's smart speaker was the first to the party, other tech players weren't far behind. In fact, Google's own entry into the smart speaker fray, called Home, beat Alexa in shipments for the first time this year.

The ‘Netflix of China’ — iQiyi, Inc — Is a Long Way From Becoming Disney

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

IQiyi is China’s largest online video-streaming service, with 500 million or so monthly users who spend around 6 billion hours on the service each month. Dubbed "the Netflix of China," IQ stock would rather fashion itself after Disney.

Know the Risks Before Wading Into Snap Inc Stock

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

The question for SnapChat stock is how long it will take to turn teen popularity and strong sales growth into a profit. Despite the improved data on users, SNAP investors should proceed with caution.

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