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

CAMT – Why Camtek Opened to 80% Gains

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Camtek has joined the sizzling category of 3D printing stocks thanks to its latest product. And shares of CAMT have gained over 60% today as a result.

UNIS Stock Explodes By Nearly 50%, Slowing Its Race to the Bottom

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Drug company Unilife Corp stole the spotlight on Wednesday as UNIS stock gained nearly 44% after the company announced a supply deal.

SPLS – Can Staples Fix Its Sales Problem?

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

SPLS stock investors weren't satisfied with in-line earnings, as it remains unclear if cost-cutting and online strategies will give sales the needed boost.

Tuesday’s Biggest Stock Losers: ONVO, BBY and More

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

During Tuesday trading, BBY, SCTY, SSYS, VJET and ONVO were just a few of the biggest stock losers as of early afternoon.

Solar Stocks – JKS Jumps After Posting Profit

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Solar stocks are turning heads once again, with strong earnings sending JinkoSolar stock up more than 17% today to bring its year-to-date totals to 460%.

KSS – Kohl’s Drops Hard on Awful Earnings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

KSS stock dropped fast Thursday after a third-quarter Kohl's earnings report that fell below an already-lowered bar.

VNDA Stock Nearly Doubles in One Day

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock nearly doubled in yesterday's trading alone, but a biopharma pick like VNDA is still a risky bet.

Macy’s Stock Jumps 7% on Strong Earnings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Macy's stock jumped 7% in pre-market trading on a very positive earnings report, buoyed by the retailer's new three-pronged strategy.

4 Best Emerging Market ETF Buys

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

With U.S. stocks expected to slow down, now is a good time to get into an emerging market ETF. Here's a China ETF, an India ETF and a couple other picks.

JCP – JCPenney Stock Jumps On ‘Strong’ Same-Store Sales

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

JCPenney same-store sales improved in October -- news that sent JCP stock up around 6% in Thursday morning trading.

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