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

There’s Gonna Be a New Cheapest Tablet in Town

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Think you just got a holiday bargain on that tablet you bought? Think again. The cheapest tablet to debut will be a jaw-dropping $38.

MSFT – A New Year, and a New Microsoft CEO

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Microsoft (MSFT) announced it would select a new CEO by early 2014 -- to replace CEO Steve Ballmer -- a move that will determine the company's future.

3 Ways You Could Actually Use 3D Printing

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

With 3D printing and 3D printers some of the year's biggest buzzwords, here is a look at some of the daily uses of that 3D printing companies are touting.

CEO Salary Watch – CEO Jobs Still Include Extreme Pay, Crazy Perks

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

CEO salary pay continues to rise sky high relative to the average salaries of regular Americans, with wild perks and pay that would make even those with six figures blush.

5 Coolest Internet of Things (IoT) Innovations

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

As the Internet of Things from Cisco (CSCO) gathers more buzz, there are a number of innovations on the horizon that may help CSCO stock see a huge boom.

As AMZN Unveils Drone Plans, GOOG Marches Towards Robots

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Google (GOOG) has acquired eight robotics companies in a move to expand its technology arsenal that will help it to push the frontiers of development.

Tax Tips – 10 Tax Breaks Set to Expire in 2014

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Unless Congress gets it act together, there are a number of tax breaks that are set to expire at the end of the year, many of which could impact your wallet.

BIDU – Be Warned About Soaring Baidu Stock

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Chinese online search provider Baidu (BIDU) is soaring at some 70% year to date gains, even as BIDU is forced to disclose warnings via US regulators.

FB vs. TWTR: Will Facebook Video Ads Be Enough?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

FB stock may be boosted as Facebook (FB) debuts more video ads -- a move that takes a swipe at YouTube and surge ahead as Twitter (TWTR) nips at its heels.

GM, INTC Top Barron’s Best Stocks to Buy for 2014 List

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Barron's has listed its best stocks to buy for 2014 -- and topping the list are General Motors (GM) GM stock and Intel Corporation (INTC) Intel stock.

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