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

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Slips Thanks to Weak Q3 Growth

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Nike (NKE) took a hit in Tuesday's after-hours trade as a Q3 revenue miss spooked NKE stock investors and overshadowed a bottom-line beat.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Breaks the Seal With First Buy Rating

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Snap (SNAP) has been dogged with numerous sell and hold calls since its IPO. But SNAP stock finally got love Monday from Monness Crespi.

FireEye, Inc. (FEYE) Stock Shoots 9% Higher on Upgrade

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

BofA/Merrill Lynch says FireEye (FEYE) has "some of the most advanced threat intelligence" and upgraded FEYE stock to a "Buy."

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Tanks on Ackman Exit Reports (VRX)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Bill Ackman's two-year relationship with Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) reportedly is at an end, with the activist exiting VRX stock Monday.

Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Soars Amid Potential for More Closings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Sears (SHLD) is up big Friday on short-term hopes from a Q4 beat and possibly more store closures. Now, SHLD stock is clobbering the shorts.

The Geo Group Inc (GEO), Corecivic Inc (CXW) Up on Sessions Memo

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Geo Group (GEO) and Corecivic Inc (CXW) headed higher late Thursday as Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded an order phasing out federal use of private prisons.

Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock Cracks With Walgreens Merger in Doubt

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Rite Aid (RAD) stock plunged by double digits on Friday after a Bloomberg report put the drugstore chain's merger with Walgreens (WBA) in question.

Pandora Media Inc (P) Stock Shoots Higher on Q4 Update, Layoffs

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Pandora (P) had been in a lull after buyout rumors died back down, but an optimistic fourth-quarter update has Pandora stock on the rebound.

General Motors Company (GM) Stock Punches Higher AGAIN

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

General Motors (GM) popped on Tuesday after the company provided excellent 2017 earnings guidance and said it would buy back more GM stock.

Macy’s Inc (M) Stock Plunges on Disastrous Holiday Sales, Job Cuts

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Macy's (M) recorded dismal November and December comps, prompting a big dip in M stock Wednesday as the chain plans to cut stores and workers.

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