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

Disney Interactive Layoffs Could Come This Week

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 4, 2014

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) branch for video games and digital media known as Disney Interactive is set to begin layoffs this week -- due to its long financial struggles.

JOSB, MW: Jos. A. Banks Turns Down Men’s Wearhouse … Again

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Feb 3, 2014

Jos. A. Banks (JOSB) is walking away from its potential purchase by Men's Warehouse (MW) yet again -- saying MW's offer devalues its true worth.

Olive Garden, My Gym Team Up for Night of Free Babysitting

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 31, 2014

Olive Garden (DRI), the casual Italian dining chain, is offering free baby-sitting for any parents who dine at one of its participating restaurants across the country.

5 Hottest Netflix Original Series Coming in 2014

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 29, 2014

When Netflix took a leap to create two new TV shows, naysayers were calling the move wrongheaded. But that gamble has paid off big for Netflix.

CRUS Stock – Cirrus Logic Shares Plunge on Disappointing Outlook

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 29, 2014

Apple supplier Cirrus Logic has forecasted current-quarter revenue missing analysts' average estimates, and that has dropped CRUS stock 5% pre-market.