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

Monday’s Biggest Stock Losers: FB, ADT, and More

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

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

Black Friday Fights – 5 Worst Cases of Brawls

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

As we head into Black Friday 2013, let's take a look back at some times where shopping went wrong. Here are the worst cases of Black Friday fights.

FB vs. TWTR: Facebook and Twitter Fight Over Reliability, Trust

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Facebook and Twitter are locked in a battle over which remains the most reliable -- with FB stock and TWTR stock hanging in the balance.

Friday’s Biggest Stock Losers: VMEM, TFM, and More

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

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

ARIA Stock Spikes 30% in One Day … But Still Down 80% in 2013

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Ariad Pharmaceuticals (ARIA) jumped 30% in early morning trading after the announcement that one of its drugs for patients with leukemia was given a thumbs up…

TFM Stock – The Fresh Market Goes Stale With Investors

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The Fresh Market (TFM) is not only cutting its earnings forecast again but is now nervously watching US consumer spending in the months ahead.

GRPN Stock — Groupon Challenges Competition With Move Into Coupons

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

In a huge shift in its business model and a push into the turf of RetailMeNot, Groupon (GRPN) has moved into the coupon arena. That could help GRPN stock.

Thursday’s Biggest Stock Losers: SGOC, VJET, and More

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

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

GMCR Stock – Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Regains Steam

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) is up 12% after yesterday's better than expected full year and Q4 earnings report gave GMCR stock investors a lift.

Target Earnings Implode, TGT Stock Sinks

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The previously underperfoming Target stock (TGT) is down 4% pre-market and is likely to drop further, following news that third-quarter earnings fell 47%.

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