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

WMT: Walmart Plans 50 More Wholesale Stores in India by 2019

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Walmart (WMT) announced plans to open some 50 wholesale stores in India in the next five years -- adding to the 20 already there.

Next for Taco Bell Breakfast Menu: Yogurt, Oatmeal and Premium Coffee?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Taco Bell is continuing its assault on the breakfast landscape with another commercial taking aim at McDonald's -- and more breakfast items in its arsenal.

GM to Invest $450M in Michigan, Add 1,400 Jobs

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that General Motors (GM) is set to announce Tuesday it will add 1,400 jobs and $450 million to two Michigan facilities.

GSK: GlaxoSmithKline Investigating Bribery Allegations in Iraq

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is investigating allegations of bribery in Iraq as the company still reels from corruption charges in China.

POT: Potash CEO Bill Doyle to Step Down

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Potash Corp (POT) CEO and longtime president Bill Doyle will step down after 27 years -- to be replaced by former Inmet Mining head Jochen Tilk.

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