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

Where to Retire: Best Small Towns in Europe

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Check out our favorite five from the list of best small towns in Europe and consider them when you're thinking of some of the best places to retire.

FB vs. TWTR: Is Facebook Losing Teens to Twitter?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

With Facebook (FB) set to turn 10 in 2014, the social media giant may be having a problem with age -- teens are leaving FB for other social media like Twitter (TWTR) and SnapChat.

AAPL – 3 Smartest Takes on the Apple China Deal

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

On Sunday, Apple (AAPL) announced it was partnering with China Mobile to sell its iPhone -- a big move as the Chinese company is the world's largest mobile phone carrier.

TGT – Target Credit Card Hack Leads to Lawsuits

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The Target (TGT) credit card information hack that has left Target customers worried, Target officials freak, and TGT stock a bit down is now leading to lawsuits.

CarMax – KMX Stock Stalls Out After Earnings

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

CarMax (KMX) saw its KMX stock drop pre-market after revenue failed to meet analyst expectations in the most recent earnings report.

Amarin – Why AMRN Stock Is Set to Open to Sweet 24% Gains

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Up 24% pre-market, Amarin stock (AMRN) is looking like it's hit the right mark, as the FDA considers a study request that could mean a…

3 Coolest Tech Gifts for Christmas 2013

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tech gifts for Christmas are always a sure bet, but make sure you're buying the best technology gifts of 2013 -- and not ones that will be returned later.

Will Chipotle Pizza Business Boost CMG Stock?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Fast-food chain Chipotle (CMG) is moving beyond Mexican and adding pizza to its family -- a move designed to broaden its company holdings that could help give CMG stock a lift.

3 Coolest Apple iPad Air Accessories

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for Christmas or perhaps something for yourself? We've tracked down the 3 coolest Apple (AAPL) iPad Air accessories.

Tower Group – Why Tiny TWGP Stock Got Crushed

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tower Group International (TWGP) has been having a tough year, but TWGP stock tumbled 30% as more news showed the company's earning dropping.

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