Andrew Burger

InvestorPlace Contributor

Andrew Burger has been reporting on finance, the economy and international markets with a focus on mineral and energy resources, information technology and telecommunications, and renewable energy and clean technology for the past five years.

His first exposure to the world of financial markets came in the late eighties during London’s “Big Bang.” Having spent 5+ years’ working for the New York branch of a major Japanese bank, he also now works as an English teacher.

Andrew graduated from the University of Colorado with an undergraduate degree in geology, and he has earned an MBA in finance from Pace University’s Lubin Graduate School of Business in New York City.

Recent Articles

Gold Slides, Silver Up After Week of Gains

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 24, 2012

New-home sales and consumer confidence reached higher-than-expected levels in January.

Gold Up, Silver Surges Amid U.S. Jobs Data, German Business Confidence

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 23, 2012

Mining stocks joined gold and silver prices on their way up Thursday morning, including strong gains by Yamana Gold and Silver Standard Resources.

Gold, Silver Lose Ground Amid PMI Reports

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 22, 2012

Gold and silver prices were sliding Wednesday morning, though some miners were reporting modest gains.

Greek Debt Deal, WGC Report Have Gold, Silver Surging

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 21, 2012

Gold and silver prices were headed higher Tuesday, with Hecla Mining and a host of other miners coming along for the ride.

Gold, Silver Heading Lower Before the Weekend

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 17, 2012

Most mining stocks were following gold and silver prices south Friday morning, though Hecla Mining and Pan American Silver were making slight gains.