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

Michaels Craft Store Confirms Massive Data Breach

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Michaels Stores said Thursday that some 2.6 million credit and debit cards may have been subject to a security breach at its craft stores.

The Smartphone Kill Switch Is Coming in 2015

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The hyped smartphone kill switch -- which would remotely disable a smartphone and wipe its data -- is set to become standard by 2015.

CANN, CANV Stocks Soar on Hemp Production Approval

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

CannaVest (CANV) and Advanced Cannabis Solutions (CANN) stocks are up following hemp production approval granted by Colorado to CannaVest.

JBLU: JetBlue Stock Heads Higher on Upgrade

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

JetBlue (JBLU) received a stock boost after Argus -- in a research report to clients -- upgraded the stock to "buy" from its previous "hold" rating.

TSLA: Sketch of Saleen Tesla Model S Revealed

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Saleen Automotive has released a first look at its Saleen Tesla Model S -- in a partnership with TSLA that shows a smartly designed all-electric sports car.

AMZN: Amazon Has No Bitcoin Plans, But …

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Amazon (AMZN) has shot down rumors that it may accept bitcoins -- though it did not rule out a global currency to take on credit card companies.

Facebook Banking? FB Set to Launch E-Money Services in Europe

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Facebook (FB) is set to move forward with an e-money service for remittances and electronic cash if given approval by regulators in Ireland.

TSLA in Talks With Sinopec for Tesla Charging Stations Across China

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Chinese media are reporting that Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk will be visiting China later this month in an effort to push for Tesla charging stations in China.

Citigroup Layoffs: C to Cut Up to 300 More Jobs

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Citigroup (C) announced that it will cut up to 300 jobs in its stock and bond trades division in an effort to reduce costs.

Amazon Buys Digital Comics App ComiXology

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Amazon (AMZN) has announced that it bought the digital comics app ComiXology for a yet-undisclosed sum.

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