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

S – Sprint Stock Ricochets on Earnings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Sprint stock showed another losing quarter this morning -- but revenues are growing with strong smartphone trends.

DDD Earnings Report Disappoints Investors

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

3D Systems earnings revealed a new focus on R&D and growth ... and investors aren't happy about the hit to the DDD EPS number.

Burger King Earnings – BKW Shows MCD Who’s Boss

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Burger King earnings beat expectations in the third quarter, and BKW stock opened up higher as a result. Should you take a bite?

DDD – 3D Systems Invests $10 Million in New Jobs

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

3D Systems (DDD) is expanding its operations in North Carolina as demand for 3D printers grows.

New Fidelity Index Funds Have Lowest Expense Ratios

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

New Fidelity index funds tracking the 10 major equity sectors have the lowest expense ratios among competitors like Vanguard.

AAPL – Icahn Says Apple Buyback Is a ‘No-Brainer’

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Carl Icahn continues to beat the drum for an immediate $150 billion Apple (AAPL) buyback -- and he just released a website to rally shareholders.

Sell JCP NOW – JCPenney Stock Slashed In Half Over Last Month

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

JCPenney stock keeps falling, and there's simply no reason throwing your money at a stock like JCP that has little value and little hope at a turnaround.

NFLX – Add GroupFlix to the List of NFLX Competitors

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

A new startup called GroupFlix offers a different pricing model for online video subscriptions.

The 5 Best Index Funds to Buy

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Some of the best index funds out there -- like the SPY ETF, QQQ and IWM -- aren't just among the cheapest ETFs you can buy. They're among the best.

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