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

Las Vegas Sands Makes $10B Bet on Japan

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Officials with Las Vegas Sands (LVS) are hoping to make a huge financial bet on Japan -- saying they will spend "whatever it takes" to set up a casino.

CHK Stock: Chesapeake Energy Considering Sale or Spinoff of Oil Division

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) is looking at its Chesapeake Oilfield Services for a potential spin-off to CHK stock shareholders or a sale.

Netflix Gives In, Will Pay Comcast to Improve Streaming

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Comcast and Netflix (NFLX) have announced a new deal in which the streaming TV and movie service will pay Comcast for faster service for its customers.

JNPR Stock: Juniper Plans $2B Buyback, Shareholder Dividends

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Amid news that Nokia plans to purchase Juniper (JNPR), the company has announced a $2 billion buyback move -- leading JNPR stock to increase.

HP Earnings Point to Turnaround Progress

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Hewlett Packard (HP) is looking to a stronger year after revenue fell less than analysts expected in Q1 -- prompting HP earnings outlooks to be raised.

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