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

Michaels Craft Store Confirms Massive Data Breach

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 18, 2014

Michaels Stores said Thursday that some 2.6 million credit and debit cards may have been subject to a security breach at its craft stores.

The Smartphone Kill Switch Is Coming in 2015

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 17, 2014

The hyped smartphone kill switch -- which would remotely disable a smartphone and wipe its data -- is set to become standard by 2015.

CANN, CANV Stocks Soar on Hemp Production Approval

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 17, 2014

CannaVest (CANV) and Advanced Cannabis Solutions (CANN) stocks are up following hemp production approval granted by Colorado to CannaVest.

JBLU: JetBlue Stock Heads Higher on Upgrade

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 16, 2014

JetBlue (JBLU) received a stock boost after Argus -- in a research report to clients -- upgraded the stock to "buy" from its previous "hold" rating.

TSLA: Sketch of Saleen Tesla Model S Revealed

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 15, 2014

Saleen Automotive has released a first look at its Saleen Tesla Model S -- in a partnership with TSLA that shows a smartly designed all-electric sports car.