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

Las Vegas Sands Makes $10B Bet on Japan

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Officials with Las Vegas Sands (LVS) are hoping to make a huge financial bet on Japan -- saying they will spend "whatever it takes" to set up a casino.

CHK Stock: Chesapeake Energy Considering Sale or Spinoff of Oil Division

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) is looking at its Chesapeake Oilfield Services for a potential spin-off to CHK stock shareholders or a sale.

Netflix Gives In, Will Pay Comcast to Improve Streaming

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Comcast and Netflix (NFLX) have announced a new deal in which the streaming TV and movie service will pay Comcast for faster service for its customers.

JNPR Stock: Juniper Plans $2B Buyback, Shareholder Dividends

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Amid news that Nokia plans to purchase Juniper (JNPR), the company has announced a $2 billion buyback move -- leading JNPR stock to increase.

HP Earnings Point to Turnaround Progress

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Hewlett Packard (HP) is looking to a stronger year after revenue fell less than analysts expected in Q1 -- prompting HP earnings outlooks to be raised.

Safeway Supermaket Chain to Hang ‘For Sale’ Sign

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Safeway Supermarket (SWY) is putting itself up for sale, the grocery company announced late Wednesday -- a move that sent SWY stock up more than 4% in early trading today.

TSLA: Tesla Stock Zooms Higher on Optimistic Outlook

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tesla (TSLA) announced on Wednesday a positive Q4 outlook -- which has sent Tesla stock on an upward climb.

PHOTO: Upset Mom Buys Up All the Indecent PacSun T-Shirts

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

A mother decided that if the PacSun (PSUN) in a Utah mall would not remove T-shirts she seemed too provocative, then she would buy them all up.

Cardholder Beware: New Capital One Policy Is Pretty Creepy, Invasive

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The new Capital One Finance (COF) policy for cardholders is causing some to lash out at a policy that's being seen as invasive and violating your privacy.

ACT, FRX: Actavis to Buy Forest Labs for up to $25B

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Actavis PLC (ACT) is in talks to buy rival drug maker Forest Laboratories (FRX) in a deal potentially worth $25 billion.

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