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

Why Plug Power Stock Exploded … Again

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Plug Power stock (PLUG) boomed some 50% in one day, thanks in part to solid order targets and expectations to meet or exceed Q4 bookings.

Move Over Tesla! Ford Debuts Electric Vehicle With Solar-Panel Roof

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Giving Tesla (TSLA) a run for its money, Ford (F) debuted an electric vehicle that uses solar panels in the roof to charge itself.

HSOL Stock – Is Hanwha SolarOne a Smart Solar Play?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

With solar stocks feeling the burn lately, Hanwha SolarOne (HSOL) may be seeing a bump -- up nearly 3% pre-market after a 10% increase over the past 5 days.

Marijuana Stocks Jump As Sale for Recreational Use Begins in Colorado

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Colorado's new law allowing recreational use and sale of marijuana began Jan. 1 and because of it marijuana stocks have been booming.

MRVL Stock Spikes as KKR Announces Stake

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Marvell Technology Group's (MRVL) MRVL stock rose 5% on news that private equity firm KKR & Co LLP reported a 6.8% stake in the chipmaker.

PSX Stock Gains as Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Buy Flow Unit

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Warren Buffett and his Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) are trading some $1.4 billion in Phillips 66 stock (PSX) for one of its chemical businesses.

MLP Stock: NYSE Asks Maui Land & Pineapple to Explain Stock Bounce

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) announced that the NYSE has asked them to explain the reason for the big-time movement in MLP stock.

First 2014 SpaceX Launch Slated for Friday

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is set launch the first SpaceX rocket of 2014 on Friday.

3 Coolest Samsung Galaxy S4 Accessories

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Samsung (SSNLF) is keeping in with the gadget game by debuting some of the coolest accessories, including Samsung Galaxy S4 accessories that are must-buys.

CTB – Cooper Tire Stock Tumbles on Merger Termination

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Cooper Tire and Rubber Company (CTB) on Monday announced the termination of a long-expected $2.2 billion merger with Apollo Tyres (APOLLOTYRE).

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