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

Kraft Heinz Stock Is Not Worth Chasing

Investors might be tempted by Kraft Heinz stock, given a dividend yield near 6%. But KHC looks like a yield trap, not a value play.

Soft Earnings Are a Problem for Walmart Stock and the Overall Market

Walmart stock has held up despite soft fourth-quarter results and guidance. But, the report signals risk for WMT and stocks as a whole.

Price Matters for Plug Power Stock

Plug Power is executing nicely, increasing confidence in its 5-year plan. But near-certain success is getting priced into PLUG stock.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Toyota, PACCAR, and Capri Holdings

Thursday's big stock charts feature 3 names that are sliding amid sector weakness — and broad market strength.

3 Stocks to Buy That Can Win Big From Sports Betting

Sports betting stocks already have rallied — but these three stocks to buy could have additional upside as U.S. legalization progresses.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Alibaba, Tencent Music, and Weibo

Wednesday's big stock charts focus on 3 Chinese leaders whose shares look set to a make a big move.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Merck, Nucor, and BorgWarner

Tuesday's 3 big stock charts feature suddenly unloved names that have traded back to past lows — and thus need support to hold.

There Has Simply Never Been a Stock Like Microsoft Stock

Microsoft stock offers an unprecedented combination of safety and impressive growth. As long as the holds, the stock is worth owning.

The Interview That Should Terrify Owners of Freeport-McMoRan Stock

FCX stock works on paper. In practice, potentially higher cash flow will go to a management team that's already destroyed billions in value.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Dollar General, IPG Photonics, and American Eagle

In this market, winners have run and losers have stayed stuck. These big stock charts focus on 3 names in between.