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

Hyundai Recalls End With Resignations, Personnel Changes

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Facing a slew of recalls over the past year, Hyundai Motor Company's chief technology officer has resigned and other personnel changes have been put into effect.

Tesla Model S Owner Unfazed by Car Catching Fire

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

In a customer blog post on the Tesla (TLSA) website, a Maryland Tesla owner describes how his Model S caught fire -- though that will not deter the love of the vehicle.

Bloomberg News Denies Claims of Censorship

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Bloomberg News is denying that it censored its reporters in China from releasing a story critical of the nation's leaders, according to The New York Times.

FB vs. TWTR: Facebook Targets Twitter in Celebrity Rivalry

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Facebook is set to push out a new feature that will directly challenge Twitter in targeting celebrities who use social media to engage with fans.

Police Issue Traffic Ticket for Using Google Glass

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Police in California have issues what appears to be the first traffic ticket given to someone wearing Google Glass.

Facebook to Track Wherever Your Cursor Moves

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Facebook is testing software that would enable the capture of data on areas of the site in which your cursor moves.

Nearly 40% of Toddlers Using Smartphones, Tablets

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

New research shows that 38% of kids aged two and under use smartphones and tablets such as iPhones or Kindles for playing games or watching movies.

A List of Restaurants Offering Halloween Freebies

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Because restaurants at Halloween see a huge drop-off in customers, many will be offering freebies this year as a way to entice customers.

PR Snag for MCD: McDonald’s Helps Workers Obtain Food Stamps

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

A taped call shows that McDonald's is directing workers toward food stamps and other government aid programs.

Why You Should Be Worried Alan Greenspan Says Market Will Keep Going Up

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told Bloomberg Television yesterday that the stock market will continue to go up -- even to record levels.

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