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

GOOG, FB, TWTR & More Say ‘Enough’ to US Government Surveillance

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The titans the tech industry -- GOOG, FB, and more -- called for regulations and improvements to the way the US government handles public surveillance.

With SHLD Stock Sinking Fast, Sears Kicks Lands’ End to the Curb

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Sears (SHLD) stock has been on a downward spiral for the past month; now the retail giant announced it is spinning off Lands' End as a separate entity.

Could Oil Stocks Soar in 2014 Thanks to New BP Technology?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

New advancement in technology being led by BP may give oil stocks a boast next year as oil companies push to tap new sources for oil that is getting much harder to get at.

Kyle Bass Kisses JCP Stock Good-Bye

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

JC Penny (JCP) is having a big PR crisis with Kyle Bass' hedge fund Hayman Capital dropping its JCP stock.

Thursday’s Biggest Stock Losers: SOL, WTSL, and More

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

In early Thursday trading, SOL and WTSL were just a few of the biggest stock losers for the morning. Find out what other stocks got battered.

As Solar Stocks Soar, CSIQ and JKS Are Leading the Way

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Solar stocks are seeing a boom of late, with Canadian Solar (CSIQ) and JinkoSolar (JKS) paving the way with a 40% growth for the industry.

AAPL, MSFT Top List for Most Popular Stocks

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Forbes is reporting that the most popular guru stocks for Q3 were Microsoft (MSFT), Oracle (ORCL), Apple (AAPL) and Exxon (XOM).

Wednesday’s Biggest Stock Losers: EXPR, SHLD and More

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

In early Wednesday trading, SHLD and EXPR were just a few of the biggest stock losers for the morning. Find out what other stocks got battered.

GOOG Cloud Computing Push Weighs on AMZN Stock

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Google (GOOG) is new announcement about cloud computing services hurt shares of Amazon (AMZN) stock and other big IT names earlier this week.

6 Stock Movers You Missed During Black Friday Shopping

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

While the rush was on to nab the perfect gift during the craziness of Black Friday shopping, there were several stock winners and stock losers emerging.

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