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

AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) Stock Booms on Buyout Rumors

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

AK Steel (AKS) shot up by 8% on Friday amid unsubstantiated rumors that Mitsui was mulling a buyout. Shorts in AKS stock are scattering.

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Slides on Yieldco Exit Request

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

First Solar (FSLR) says it wants out of its 8point3 (CAFD) joint-venture yieldco with SunPower (SPWR), leading to more selling in FSLR stock.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock Fends Off the Death Cross

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Battered E&P firm Chesapeake Energy (CHK) is getting the best of the bears right now, with CHK stock popping another 6%-plus Tuesday.

Staples, Inc. (SPLS) Stock Soars 13% on Sale Chatter

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Office supply titan Staples (SPLS) reportedly is considering selling out to private equity. SPLS stock is up double digits Tuesday as a result.

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), Solar Stocks Pop on Carbon Tax Talk

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

First Solar (FSLR) and other solar stocks gained Tuesday on reports that Washington is mulling a carbon tax, a potential boon for FSLR stock.

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