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

J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) Stock Jumps on Memorial Day Update

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

JCPenney CEO Marvin Ellison just told investors that Memorial Day sales were "positive," triggering a quick 7% jump in JCP stock on Wednesday.

Ambarella Inc (NASDAQ:AMBA) Lifted by Street-Beating Q1

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Ambarella Inc (AMBA) bested analysts' estimates for revenues and earnings, and Wall Street is pushing AMBA stock higher Thursday evening as a result.

Box Inc (NYSE:BOX) Stumbles Hard on Light Billings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Box Inc (BOX) managed to beat the Street on revenues and a shallower-than-expected loss, but BOX stock still is off thanks to disappointing billings.

Amazon.com, Inc.: AMZN Stock Touches New All-Time Highs

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Amazon.com reached new peaks for the second straight day as AMZN stock made a quick midday run to hit $726.43 in Wednesday trading.

Zoe’s Kitchen Inc (ZOES) Beats Street, Doubles Earnings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Zoe's Kitchen (ZOES) doubled its earnings and beat profit and revenue expectations for Q1, driving ZOES stock higher in Tuesday after-hours trading.

Alphabet Inc’s Virtual Assistant Is Coming to 2 New Products (GOOG)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Alphabet's Google (GOOG) is in the middle of its annual I/O conference. And some very cool virtual assistant-powered products are coming.

Oculus Rift Review: Is Facebook’s VR Headset Worth the Price?

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Facebook's (FB) investment in virtual reality is playing off now, as the $599 Oculus Rift VR headset begins shipping to consumers.

Amazon Tap Review: Alexa Goes Portable in New Speaker

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

The Amazon Tap fails to replicate the Echo's success with compromises that hurt the Alexa experience and limit its portable speaker chops.

DJI Phantom 4 Review: Great Drone If You’ve Got the Money

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Our DJI Phantom 4 review shows GoPro will have a tough job competing against the newest DJI Phantom when it enters the drone market.

Apple Inc.: iPhone SE Review (AAPL)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Our iPhone SE review shows Apple’s new 4-inch smartphone is a huge upgrade to the 2-year-old iPhone 5S and offers a great experience for $399.

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