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

Baidu Ban Sends Bitcoin Value Crashing

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 6, 2013

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 Dec 6, 2013

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 Dec 5, 2013

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 Dec 4, 2013

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 Dec 3, 2013

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