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

RAD: Rite Aid Acquires RediClinic

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Rite Aid (RAD) announced today that it has acquired RediClinic -- the Texas-based retail clinic operator.

RAD: Rite Aid Stock Soars on Healthy Earnings

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Rite Aid stock (RAD) have soared after its adjusted earnings and fiscal year revenue guidance beat analyst expectations.

TSLA: Tesla to Sell in China With Personal Delivery From Elon Musk

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tesla (TSLA) has announced that it will begin sales in China -- kicking off the luxury car sales with a personal visit from billionaire founder Elon Musk.

ISRG: Intuitive Surgical Stock Sinks on Weak da Vinci Robot Demand

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) down heavily after stating its earnings fell 24% following weak demand for its robotic surgery system.

Massive Toyota Recall: 6.3M Vehicles Affected

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

A massive Toyota recall (TM) is impacting some 6.3 million vehicles worldwide -- one of the largest vehicle recalls to date.

WMT: Walmart Plans 50 More Wholesale Stores in India by 2019

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Walmart (WMT) announced plans to open some 50 wholesale stores in India in the next five years -- adding to the 20 already there.

Next for Taco Bell Breakfast Menu: Yogurt, Oatmeal and Premium Coffee?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Taco Bell is continuing its assault on the breakfast landscape with another commercial taking aim at McDonald's -- and more breakfast items in its arsenal.

GM to Invest $450M in Michigan, Add 1,400 Jobs

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that General Motors (GM) is set to announce Tuesday it will add 1,400 jobs and $450 million to two Michigan facilities.

GSK: GlaxoSmithKline Investigating Bribery Allegations in Iraq

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is investigating allegations of bribery in Iraq as the company still reels from corruption charges in China.

POT: Potash CEO Bill Doyle to Step Down

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Potash Corp (POT) CEO and longtime president Bill Doyle will step down after 27 years -- to be replaced by former Inmet Mining head Jochen Tilk.

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