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

Starbucks to Add Old Favorites Back to Pastries Menu After Complaints

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Starbucks (SBUX) is retooling its menu to bring back old menu items it ditched in favor of fancier items.

ING Stock Jumps on 2015 Dividend Promise

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Bailed-out Dutch bank ING (ING) said that it would begin paying out dividends next year -- a promise that boosted ING stock in early morning trading.

TSLA: Tesla Gets OK to Keep Existing NY Stores

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tesla (TSLA) are New York reached a deal that will allow the car company keep its existing 5 direct-sale stores -- provided no additional stores are opened.

Michael Lewis: U.S. Stock Market Is Rigged

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Michael Lewis -- author of insider books such as Moneyball -- said that the U.S. stock market was rigged in favor of high-speed electronic trading firms.

ARIA Stock Gets Big Boost From JAZZ Buyout Rumors

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Ariad Pharmaceuticals' (ARIA) ARIA stock is getting a boost from buyout rumors, sending its stock up 7% pre-market.

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