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

Some Investors May Get Chance to Buy Chicago Cubs Shares

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 4, 2014

The Sun-Times of Chicago is reporting that Chicago Cubs' owners the Ricketts family is mulling a decision to open up the team to minority shareholders.

KMX: CarMax Stock Slips on Q4 Earnings

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 4, 2014

CarMax stock (KMX) is down following the company's fourth quarter results showed revenue growth, but an earnings drop due to an accounting correction.

Yahoo Rolls Out Enhanced Encryption Measures for Users

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 3, 2014

Yahoo (YHOO) has introduced enhanced encryption measures technology areas such as email and their homepage services.

UPS Fires 250 Drivers Who Protested Against Co-Worker’s Dismissal

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 2, 2014

UPS (UPS) is firing some 250 of its drivers in Queens, NY, who walked off the job for 90 minutes to protest the dismissal of a fellow employee.

FDA Panel’s Surprising Approval of Afrezza Sends MNKD Stock Soaring

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Apr 2, 2014

Shares of MNKD stock skyrocketed after an FDA advisory panel voted in favor of using Mannkind Corp's (MNKD) new drug inhalant for the treatment of diabetes.