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

The Showdown of the Chipmakers: AMD vs. Nvidia

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Over the last 12 months, Nvidia stock has gained 74% while AMD stock has gained 42% - both far better than the average for the broader market and other tech stocks. Here's a closer look at how the chipmakers stack up.

Proceed With Caution With Square Inc Stock

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Square Inc., the payment play from Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, has gained 400% in just 2.5 years on the New York Stock Exchange. But growth doesn't always translate to value. SQ is facing stiff competition - investors would be wise to proceed with caution.

Alphabet Inc Is Leading the Smart Speaker Race Over Amazon.com, Inc.

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

While the Amazon's smart speaker was the first to the party, other tech players weren't far behind. In fact, Google's own entry into the smart speaker fray, called Home, beat Alexa in shipments for the first time this year.

The ‘Netflix of China’ — iQiyi, Inc — Is a Long Way From Becoming Disney

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

IQiyi is China’s largest online video-streaming service, with 500 million or so monthly users who spend around 6 billion hours on the service each month. Dubbed "the Netflix of China," IQ stock would rather fashion itself after Disney.

Know the Risks Before Wading Into Snap Inc Stock

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

The question for SnapChat stock is how long it will take to turn teen popularity and strong sales growth into a profit. Despite the improved data on users, SNAP investors should proceed with caution.

Tesla Inc Stock Pops on More Model 3 Talk

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Tesla stock is sitting in the red for the last 12 months. But does that unimpressive performance leave lots of room for Model 3 upside?

Apple Inc. Stock Inches Closer to $1 Trillion

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple now boasts a $950 billion market cap after booking nearly 30% gains over the last 12 months -- more than double the gains of the broader market and 9 percentage points better than the Nasdaq.

Advanced Micro Devices May Still Have Upside at New High

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Advanced Micro Devices is currently trading for $14.60 per share, a level last seen in March 2017, thanks in part to increased traction for its EPYC processors. Should you buy AMD stock, or has that traction been fully realized with recent gains?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock Remains a Long-Term Buy

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

Alibaba has a huge potential market, is making a lot of smart investments, and is posting mouth-watering sales growth. What's not to like about BABA stock?

Microsoft Corporation Stock Offers the Best of Both Worlds

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer

MSFT is an old-guard tech company -- not as sexy as startups or fancy new cars. And yet Microsoft has managed to reinvent itself as a cloud player under the leadership of Satya Nadella.

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