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

AT&T (T) Wasting $19B On Network Upgrades?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Battling back criticism about slow or faulty networks, AT&T (NYSE: T) is on a PR blitz of late, struggling to tout the expensive updates made to its services. But for all the billions being poured into its upgrades, customers say they’re just not seeing the results.

Wendy’s Offers Healthy, Half-Sized Premium Salads

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

In a move that doubles as a healthy menu addition and a gain for thrifty consumers, Wendy’s (NYSE: WEN) is adding half-sized versions of its new premium salads, luring customers looking to spend less in a tough economy.

JetBlue and Southwest Top Major Airlines in Quality

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Discount carriers JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU), Southwest (NYSE: LUV) and Frontier – a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET) rank among the top airlines in terms of quality and service, despite their small size – showing these medium airlines are proving formidable foes to traditional carriers.

Auto-Parts Stocks Rev Up with Used-Car Demand

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Used-car demand and prices are up, driving investor interest in auto-parts retailers and used-car auction houses.

GoDaddy for Sale, But Which Stocks Are Buying?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

GoDaddy.com, the Internet domain register site well known by the Superbowl-watching public for its racy ads, is on the sales block for $1 billion – and companies are surely plotting their bid strategies.

After Calif. McDonald’s Closes, “McFarthest” Drive to Golden Arches Now 115 Mi.

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

If you’ve even had the feeling that you can’t go anywhere without a nearby McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), we’ve got some good news for you: The farthest away you can get from a Mickey D’s just got a little bit farther.

Can Print Media Stocks Survive After NY Times Admits Doomsday?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

With ad revenues down (again) and stock prices falling (again) newspapers and print media stocks are rethinking game plans that rely heavily on online strategies. The hope is that such moves will save slipping share prices at companies like The New York Times Co. (NYSE: NYT), Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI) and others – and basically, save dying print media empires.

Can Sirius XM Stock Stand Without Stern

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI) stock has seen big success recently – and big declines from its dot-com IPO valuations. But a big reason for Sirius’s recent strength – Howard Stern – may be poised to leave the satellite radio provider, and investors and analysts are wondering if the company is strong enough to stand on its own.

Rosetta Stone (RST) Stock Between Rock and Hard Place

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

When Rosetta Stone (NYSE: RST) first debuted last year with a 2009 IPO, it was a bit of a blazing star in a collapsing market. Now, the RST stock star has dimmed over a year after the IPO offering, though the company says international growth and a new product could soon have it shining again.

KFC to Market Ties to Col. Sanders Despite Drop of “Kentucky” Name

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), parent of KFC, took some heat from shortening “Kentucky Fried Chicken” to a three letter moniker. But now YUM appears to be backtracking, putting some faith in marketing KFC founder Col. Sanders to young fast food diners.

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