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

AMZN: T-Mobile CEO Attacks Amazon Smartphone in Twitter Rant

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Well that didn't take long: T-Mobile (TMUS) has lashed out at the Amazon smartphone (AMZN) via a Twitter rant from its CEO.

AAPL: Green Mutual Funds Are Eating Up AAPL

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Apple (AAPL) is trying to improve its "green" image and in doing so is bringing favorability from the top “green” mutual funds.

AAPL: Apple to Pay Millions to Settle E-Book Price-Fixing Case

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Apple (AAPL) will pay millions in a legal settlement for overcharging consumers by some $280 million for e-books.

AMZN, T: AT&T to Be Exclusive Carrier of Amazon Smartphone

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, AT&T (T) will exclusively carry the Amazon smartphone (AMZN).

AAPL: What We (Think We) Know About the Apple iWatch

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Rumors continue to swirl about the Apple iWatch (AAPL) -- and with so much Internet chatter, it's hard to separate reality from speculation.

FB News: Breastfeeding Backlash Forces Facebook to Lift Nipple Ban

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Facebook (FB) is lifting a ban on breastfeeding images, allowing partially covered breasts to appear in images and newsfeeds on the site.

AMZN: The First-Ever Amazon Smartphone May Be Announced This Week

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Amazon (AMZN) is poised to make a big gamble with an Amazon smartphone set to be revealed this week, according to multiple reports.

TSLA: Tesla and BMW Partner on Charging Station Plans

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Tesla (TSLA) and BMW met to discuss a plan that could lead to the creation of charging stations for different types of electric vehicles.

GOOG: Buzz Builds Around Google, Virgin Galactic Space Talks

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Titan of tech Google (GOOG) and Virgin Galactic are keeping mum on rumors that the companies are partnering on a deal to advance satellite launch technology.

LNKD: LinkedIn Faces Lawsuit Over Hacking Into Users’ Email

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

LinkedIn (LNKD) is facing with a lawsuit alleging the networking site accessed users' email for contact info that was shared with marketers.

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