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

CLF Stock – Hedge Fund Pushes for Split at Cliffs Natural Resources

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Cliffs Natural Resources CLF stock is up after hedge fund Casablanca Capital announced a 5.2% stake and urged management to move to boost the stock price.

Negative Yelp Reviews Case to Go to Trial

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

A Virginia man is seeking $750,000 in damages from a woman he says defamed his business in negative Yelp reviews.

TTM Stock – Tata Motors GM Falls to Death in Suspected Suicide

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tata Motors' (TTM) TTM stock is down 5% following news its General Manager died in what police are calling a potential suicide.

VOD Stock – Vodafone Shares Slump on AT&T No-Go

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Shares of Vodafone (VOD) VOD stock fell to the lowest levels in five years following word from AT&T (T) that they would not be buying the company.

Pepsi One Warning: That Caramel Coloring in Your Soda Is Dangerous!

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The caramel coloring in Pepsi One may be making you sick, Consumer Reports says, with a chemical the World Health Organization is warning people about.

Vince Young Broke: Former NFL Star Files for Bankruptcy

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Vince Young Broke, screams today's headlines -- as the NFL’s 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year filed for Chapter 11 despite signing a $25.7 million contract

IBM Stock – IBM to Sell Server Unit to Lenovo for $2.3B

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

IBM (IBM) is selling a part of its server business to Lenovo for $2.3 billion. IBM stock is down slightly in pre-market trading.

IBM Stock – IBM Layoffs Coming in Q1

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Faced with poor Q4 earnings and a poor overall year for IBM stock, IBM is laying off thousands of workers and will take an estimated $1 billion in charges.

INTC Stock – Intel to Sell Internet TV Service to Verizon

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Intel Corp (INTC) is selling its business unit that focuses on online TV products to Verizon (VZ). After news of the sale, INTC stock did not see traction.

TWTR Stock – Twitter May Team Up With PayPal Rival Stripe

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

TWTR stock is seeing some upward movement as it discusses a partnership that will allow users to make purchases via Twitter.

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