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

Disney Buys Video Creator Startup Maker Studios

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Mar 25, 2014

Maker Studios, the YouTube channel operator, was bought by Disney (DIS) for $500 million in a bid to maintain younger viewers increasingly flocking online.

NuSkin Gets Off Easy in China Probe, NUS Stock Soars

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Mar 24, 2014

NuSkin (NUS) dodged a major bullet with a financial slap on the wrist by Chinese regulators, with NUS stock leaping 19% in early morning trading on the news.

Who Wants Unilever’s Ragu? HRL, SJM, PF, HSH, POST

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Mar 24, 2014

Unilever is preparing a sale of its Ragu as big food names like Pinnacle Foods Inc. (PF), Hillshire Brands Co. (HSH), and Post Holdings Inc. (POST) line up for the rights.

NKE: Nike Beats Street, But Falls on Outlook

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Mar 21, 2014

Nike (NKE) has beat analyst expectations in Q3 but NKE stock is losing steam after the company's projected outlook appears to be slowing.

Symantec CEO Gets the Boot, SYMC Stock Tumbles

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Mar 21, 2014

SYMC stock is down after Symantec (SYMC) CEO Steve Bennett as sales and stock prices did not meet board expectations.