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

Some Investors May Get Chance to Buy Chicago Cubs Shares

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The Sun-Times of Chicago is reporting that Chicago Cubs' owners the Ricketts family is mulling a decision to open up the team to minority shareholders.

KMX: CarMax Stock Slips on Q4 Earnings

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

CarMax stock (KMX) is down following the company's fourth quarter results showed revenue growth, but an earnings drop due to an accounting correction.

Yahoo Rolls Out Enhanced Encryption Measures for Users

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Yahoo (YHOO) has introduced enhanced encryption measures technology areas such as email and their homepage services.

UPS Fires 250 Drivers Who Protested Against Co-Worker’s Dismissal

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

UPS (UPS) is firing some 250 of its drivers in Queens, NY, who walked off the job for 90 minutes to protest the dismissal of a fellow employee.

FDA Panel’s Surprising Approval of Afrezza Sends MNKD Stock Soaring

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Shares of MNKD stock skyrocketed after an FDA advisory panel voted in favor of using Mannkind Corp's (MNKD) new drug inhalant for the treatment of diabetes.

Starbucks to Add Old Favorites Back to Pastries Menu After Complaints

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Starbucks (SBUX) is retooling its menu to bring back old menu items it ditched in favor of fancier items.

ING Stock Jumps on 2015 Dividend Promise

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Bailed-out Dutch bank ING (ING) said that it would begin paying out dividends next year -- a promise that boosted ING stock in early morning trading.

TSLA: Tesla Gets OK to Keep Existing NY Stores

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tesla (TSLA) are New York reached a deal that will allow the car company keep its existing 5 direct-sale stores -- provided no additional stores are opened.

Michael Lewis: U.S. Stock Market Is Rigged

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Michael Lewis -- author of insider books such as Moneyball -- said that the U.S. stock market was rigged in favor of high-speed electronic trading firms.

ARIA Stock Gets Big Boost From JAZZ Buyout Rumors

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Ariad Pharmaceuticals' (ARIA) ARIA stock is getting a boost from buyout rumors, sending its stock up 7% pre-market.

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