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

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock Pops Amid Higher Menu Prices

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is raising prices across several hundred stores, giving CMG stock a bump in Monday's trade.

Review: Apple’s (AAPL) 2017 iPad is a Bargain

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

The iPad (2017) is a departure from Apple’s usual product progression, but it’s the right move to get people upgrading,

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and ConocoPhillips (COP)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

JPMorgan (JPM) delivered blowout earnings Thursday morning, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) continues to falter and ConocoPhillips (COP) just made a roughly $3 billion asset sale.

United States Steel Corporation (X) Stock Sinks on Ore, Leak Concerns

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

U.S. Steel (X) and other steel stocks dipped Wednesday on slumping iron ore prices, but reports of a chemical leak also hampered X stock.

The Next Fitbit, Inc. Hurdle: No Smartwatch Until Fall (FIT)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Fitbit (FIT) reportedly is facing delays that will push its anticipated smartwatch back to a fall launch. FIT stock reacted with a 3% dip.

GoPro, Inc. Stock Climbs on Camera Trade Up Launch (GPRO)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

GoPro (GPRO) launched a new "Trade Up" camera repurchase program meant to spur buying of newer Hero5s. GPRO stock is climbing in response.

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Makes Goldman’s “Conviction Buy” List

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Goldman Sachs loves Walt Disney's (DIS) "Beauty and the Beast," prompting it to add Disney stock to its vaulted "conviction buy" list.

Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Stock Pops on Activist Stake, Sale Talk

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Whole Foods Market (WFM) popped more than 10% late Monday after Jana Partners bought a 9% stake and urged the company to consider a sale.

Netflix, Inc. Stock Gets a Pat on the Back From Piper Jaffray (NFLX)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Netflix (NFLX) is reversing higher Monday after Piper Jaffray reiterated an "Outperform" on NFLX stock amid a positive teen media study.

Straight Path Communications Inc (STRP) Pops 150% on AT&T Inc. (T) Buy

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

AT&T (T) is buying spectrum and IP holder Straight Path Communications (STRP), sending STRP stock up by more than double on Monday.

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