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

GM Stock Up on Small Profit Gain Despite Recall Woes

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 24, 2014

General Motors managed to secure a small profit this quarter that sent GM stock up, despite a massive recall that could have put the company in danger.

DAL: Delta Stock Flies Higher on Soaring Profit

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 23, 2014

Despite weather cancelations through a bad winter, Delta stock (DAL) is up after the airline company saw profit surge in its first quarter.

SPWR, GOOG: SunPower Stock Shines on Google Solar Deal

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 23, 2014

SunPower (SPWR) is seeing its stock rise after announcing a program with Google (GOOG) to support some $250 million of residential solar lease projects.

T: AT&T Beat Earnings Estimates, Raises Outlook, But …

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 23, 2014

AT&T (T) saw its quarterly revenue increase and raised its outlook, but its Q1 net income fell 1.2% with rising expenses.

NVS: Novartis Announces Multi-Billion-Dollar Deals With GSK, LLY

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 22, 2014

Pharmaceutical company Novartis (NVS) has announced a business model change regarding multibillion-dollar deals with GlaxoSmithKline and Eli Lilly & Co.

Google Doodle for Earth Day 2014 Features Rufous Hummingbird, 5 More

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 22, 2014

The Google (GOOG) Earth Day 2014 doodle is featuring a rufous hummingbird and five additional live-action sketches of animals.

Is Powdered Alcohol Product Palcohol a Go or No-Go?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 22, 2014

The approval of the powdered alcohol product Palcohol was given in error -- meaning it's possible the controversial new product won't be hitting shelves soon.