Burke Speaker

Investorplace Writer

Burke Speaker has been a journalist, writer and editor for the past 12 years, having worked at newspapers and magazines along the East Coast. His past writing has covered everything from health to business and finance to travel, the last of which he explores at TheTravellier.com.

Recent Articles

How Walmart Is Taking Advantage of Amazon-Hachette Book Feud

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Super retailer Walmart (WMT) is using the book feud between Amazon (AMZN) and book publisher Hachette in order to make some big money.

EV News: How 8 States Plan to Charge Up Sales of Electric Vehicles

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

More states are focusing on sales of electric vehicles -- with eight states detailing plans to push the sale of 3.3 million electric vehicles by 2025.

QCOM: Qualcomm Wants In on the Self-Driving Car Business

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Wireless chipmaker Qualcomm (QCOM) is looking to get in on the self-driving car business -- pushing to have its computer chips be used.

AAPL Stock: Apple Will Buy Beats for $3B

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Apple (AAPL) has announced that it will buy music steaming company Beats Electronics for $3 billion -- which has sent AAPL stock up slightly on the news.

Nestle Bolsters Skincare Biz With $1.4B Bet

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Nestle is banking on the growing skincare industry by purchasing the rights to several skincare treatments from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VTX).

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