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

AMZN: Amazon Says It’s NOT Planning Free Streaming Service

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Despite online rumors to the contrary, Amazon (AMZN) on Friday announced that it would not offer free streaming media service.

Walmart Sues Visa for $5B Over Excessive Card Fees

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Walmart (WMT) is hoping to roll back some of the credit card fees it's charged by suing Visa (V) for $5 billion.

‘Burger King Baby’ Reunited With Biological Mom After Facebook Post

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The woman known as the Burger King Baby -- after being abandoned in a Burger King (BKW) 27 year ago -- was reunited with her birth mother.

WAG: Walgreen Closing 76 Locations, Opening Others

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

As part of a plan to save $50 million annually, Walgreen Co. (WAG) is closing some 76 unprofitable stores while opening others in emerging markets.

SONC: Sonic Stock Soars on Earnings Beat

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Sonic stock (SONC) is flying high after the drive-in restaurant chain beat analyst expectations in its second quarter earnings report.

Disney Buys Video Creator Startup Maker Studios

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Maker Studios, the YouTube channel operator, was bought by Disney (DIS) for $500 million in a bid to maintain younger viewers increasingly flocking online.

NuSkin Gets Off Easy in China Probe, NUS Stock Soars

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

NuSkin (NUS) dodged a major bullet with a financial slap on the wrist by Chinese regulators, with NUS stock leaping 19% in early morning trading on the news.

Who Wants Unilever’s Ragu? HRL, SJM, PF, HSH, POST

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Unilever is preparing a sale of its Ragu as big food names like Pinnacle Foods Inc. (PF), Hillshire Brands Co. (HSH), and Post Holdings Inc. (POST) line up for the rights.

NKE: Nike Beats Street, But Falls on Outlook

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Nike (NKE) has beat analyst expectations in Q3 but NKE stock is losing steam after the company's projected outlook appears to be slowing.

Symantec CEO Gets the Boot, SYMC Stock Tumbles

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

SYMC stock is down after Symantec (SYMC) CEO Steve Bennett as sales and stock prices did not meet board expectations.

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