Vince Martin

Vince Martin

InvestorPlace Contributor

Vince Martin has written investing advice for several years, covering stocks across a range of industries. A former registered representative, Martin saw the dot-com bubble inflate and burst in real time, creating a healthy respect for downside risk. He splits his time between Chicago and rural Wisconsin with his wife and three dogs.

Recent Articles

To Buy Home Depot Stock, You Have to Really Trust the Economy

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Home Depot has been a hugely successful investment - but it also had a "lost decade" in the 2000s. The long-term outlook looks good - but there's a risk of a smaller repeat of last decade's weakness if the housing or macro cycles turn.

Did Bullish Analysts Misfire on Netflix Stock?

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Another $500 price target ahead of earnings seemed to suggest Wall Street was behind the Netflix story. But actually, the Street as a whole got this one right.

The Story of Salesforce.com (CRM) Stock Sounds Awfully Familiar

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

CRM stock trades at 64 times forward EPS. It's also one of the largest and fastest-growing businesses in the market. How investors view the market likely determines their view of Salesforce.com.

JPMorgan Chase Beats on Earnings, But Will It Matter?

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Strong earnings from JPMorgan did little to move the stock, and that may be the case for a while.

3 Key Questions About Advanced Micro Devices Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

AMD's Q3 earnings report sets up a key stretch for the company, in which several important questions should be answered.

3 Real Risks That Could Make You Reconsider Buying Celgene Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Celgene stock looks cheap. But there are dangers here as well.

Even at All-Time Highs, Facebook Stock Has More Juice Left

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Just a few months ago, Facebook stock looked risky. But users clearly have forgiven it for its role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal and a still-cheap valuation leaves FB a buy, even at all-time highs.

The Key Questions Facing McDonald’s Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

McDonald's stock has paused after another tremendous run. Whether MCD stock can resume its move higher will come down to these key questions.

It’s Hard to Figure a Good Reason to Buy Snap Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

Snap Inc is a fine, early-stage growth company with potential to drive revenue-per-user growth, particularly overseas. But at a $15 billion valuation, SNAP stock remains priced as if there's something much greater on the way.

18 Stocks That Could Be Takeover Targets

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor

These takeover stocks all look like promising takeover targets at a time when M&A activity is likely to pick up.

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