Vince Martin

Vince Martin

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

Macy’s Heads Into a Hugely Important Earnings Report

After more than doubling, M stock looks dangerous heading into an important Q2 earnings report. Macy's needs to prove it can keep growing.

Higher Interest Rates Aren’t Always Bad for Stocks

Conventional wisdom says rate hikes are bad for stocks. That's not what history shows, however, and it's worth understanding why higher interest rates don't necessarily mean bad news for U.S. equities.

Time to Take Profits in Vitamin Shoppe Stock

VSI stock has rallied 150% in a matter of months, backed by strong earnings and short-covering. But there remain significant concerns here, ranging from competition to operating leases, and this still is a business heading in the wrong direction.

The Story Behind Roku Stock Starts to Take Shape

Roku continues to diversify away from a reliance on its low-margin player business. That in turn should drive ROKU stock higher in the long term -- though short-term movements are a question mark.

You Better Be Careful with Merck Stock, Especially at These Highs

Merck stock still looks reasonably attractive at all-time highs. But dangers lurk as well.