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

KSS – Kohl’s Drops Hard on Awful Earnings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 14, 2013

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 Nov 13, 2013

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 Nov 13, 2013

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 Nov 8, 2013

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 Nov 7, 2013

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