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

Wednesday’s Biggest Stock Losers – AVNR, OPK and More

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

A few of Wednesday's biggest stock losers were AVNR and OPK, while SOL stock continued its ugly fall and JKS followed it down.

4 Best Online Deals at the Microsoft Store

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

The online Microsoft Store just kicked off its "12 days of deals." And beyond the daily doorbusters, it has plenty of other markdowns for shoppers to enjoy.

Given Imaging – Why Is GIVN Stock Soaring?

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Given Imaging just got snatched up by a larger healthcare firm, sending shares of GIVN stock soaring over 26% in this morning's trading.

Monday’s Biggest Stock Losers – OSIS, ANF and More

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Solar stocks YGE and TSL were a few of Monday's biggest stock losers, but no company suffered as big of losses as OSI Systemss (OSIS).

TWTR – Why Twitter Stock Is NOT a Social Stock (or a Buy)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Twitter stock is usually thrown into the category of "social stocks," but analysts at Bernstein Research say that isn't where TWTR belongs.

Baidu Ban Sends Bitcoin Value Crashing

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Chinese search giant Baidu (BIDU) placed a ban on bitcoin for its music service users, and that sent the bitcoin value falling even further.

Friday’s Biggest Stock Losers: JCP, ULTA, SOL and More

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

A few of Friday's biggest stock losers were JCP and ULTA, while solar stocks also followed SOL stock in its ugly tumble.

TSLA & SCTY – Hot Elon Musk Stocks Jump on Battery Deal

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Elon Musk, Tesla Motors and SolarCity are now all on the same team, as TSLA will supply SCTY with lithium-ion batteries to use a solar backup.

OCLS – Why Oculus Jumped Over 145% Today

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

OCLS stock exploded over 145% in Wednesday's trading thanks to a new clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a scar treatment product.

Tuesday’s Biggest Stock Losers: KKD, RAX, SHLD and More

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

During Tuesday trading, KKD stock, RAX, SHLD and CAMT were just a few of the biggest stock losers as of early afternoon.

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