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

Gap Hoax: Elaborate Online Prank Spoofs Retailer Website

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

A fake corporate website has been an embarrassment to Gap (GPS) -- with an online presence that tries to shame the retailer for its response to worker death in Bangladesh.

WWE Signs Deal for 6 Action Movies

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Wrestling fans are in for a treat as the WWE (WWE) has just signed a Hollywood deal that will produce six action movies starring various WWE wrestlers.

Change Your EBay Password — Now

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

EBay announced that it is asking its users to change their passwords today -- due to a cyber attack that has compromised its databases.

TIF Stock Shines After Tiffany’s Dazzling Q1 Report

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tiffany's is flying high after a Q1 report that sent TIF stock booming -- while adjusting its 2014 profit expectations to the delight of Wall Street.

URBN: Struggling Urban Outfitters Drops on Earnings Miss

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Urban Outfitters stock (URBN) is down after first-quarter profits declined 20% -- missing earnings expectations by a penny.

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