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

AAPL — Apple’s iOS 7.0.3 Update to Help the ‘Dizzy’

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The new iOS 7 update -- iOS 7.0.3 -- from Apple (AAPL) aims to reduce the zigging and zagging animation while opening apps.

McDonald’s to Debut Tiered Value Menu Nationwide Amid MCD ‘Challenges’

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

McDonald's (MCD) 14,000 restaurants in the United States is set to debut its Dollar Menu & More beginning Nov. 4, which will replace its usual dollar menu.

WMT vs AMZN: Walmart Goes Tech to Compete With Amazon

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Walmart is trying its hand at playing the startup game in a bid to trump the increasing competition it's facing from Amazon.

Would Starbucks Replace Baristas with Robots to Improve SBUX Earnings?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

It isn't a stretch to think that the friendly smile you see each morning behind the counter at Starbucks (SBUX) be replaced with a few buttons.

Walmart Fires Worker for Helping Assaulted Woman

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Walmart has fired a worker for breaking company policy by rushing to the aid of a woman who was being attacked in a Michigan store's parking lot.

FB Stock Hits New High As Facebook Eyes Large Ad Revue Stream

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Social media giant Facebook has reason to celebrate as FB stock rose $1.08 -- a new all-time high for a company who had a rough entry into the market.

JC Penny to Open on Thanksgiving, As JCP Stock Banks on Rebound

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The embattled JC Penny is looking to bounce back from a not-so-stellar JCP stock year, opening on Thanksgiving evening.

McDonald’s Franchisees Fret Over Mighty Wings Price

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

A new survey of McDonald's operators conducted by a restaurant analyst shows that while the customers have no complaints about taste, the price is what has franchisees worried.

GM Stock Banks on Boost With Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Release This Spring

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

General Motors has answered calls from enthusiasts by releasing the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 this spring, a move that execs say would help boost sales and give GM stock a lift as well.

Study: Oreo Cookies as Addictive as Cocaine

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Student neuroscience majors created the study, which shows the affects of high-sugar and high-fat foods have on residents of low-income communities.

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