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

Shows Like NCIS Help CBS to an Earnings Beat

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

CBS Corporation (CBS) beat analysts expectations in its fourth quarter, spurred by new programming agreements from powerhouse shows such as NCIS.

CMCSA Stock: Comcast to Buy TWC in Mega Cable TV Merger

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

In a deal combining the two largest cable operators, Comcast (CMCSA) is set to announce that it will buy Time Warner Cable (TWC) for upward of $45 billion.

Cisco’s Net Profit Slumps, CSCO Stock Price Follows

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Cisco (CSCO) is reporting decreased sales numbers and profits, which have dropped CSCO stock.

5 Things to Know About the Toyota Prius Recall

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Toyota (TM) announced that it is recalling some 1.9 million hybrid Prius cars worldwide after faulty software was discovered in the car's hybrid-control system.

BA Stock: Boeing Is Facing a Backlog of Unfinished Dreamliners

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The Boeing Company (BA) is being threatened with a backlog of 787s that could slow output and potentially impact BA stock.

HAS Stock Heads Lower on Hasbro Q4 Earnings Miss

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Children's toy company Hasbro (HAS) saw its HAS stock dip after its Q4 earnings missed analyst expectations.

Barclays Data Breach: Hackers Steal, Sell 27K BCS Client Files

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

A Barclays data breach in which 27,000 customer files were stolen has sent Barclays (BCS) scrambling to tighten its security.

LNKD: LinkedIn Stock Tumbles on Weak Outlook

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

LinkedIn stock (LNKD) is down 6% pre-market after the online business resume and networking site reported a weaker revenue outlook than analysts expected.

Bank of America Credit Card Offer Calls Potential Customer a ‘Slut’

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

One potential Bank of America credit card customer (BAC) isn't happy after the woman was called a 'slut' in mailing addressed to her by the bank.

PHOTO: Chevrolet Debuts 2015 City Express Van

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

General Motors (GM) today will reveal its 2015 Chevrolet City Express Van, targeting small business owners with the new, sleek model.

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