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

CLF Stock – Hedge Fund Pushes for Split at Cliffs Natural Resources

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 28, 2014

Cliffs Natural Resources CLF stock is up after hedge fund Casablanca Capital announced a 5.2% stake and urged management to move to boost the stock price.

Negative Yelp Reviews Case to Go to Trial

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 28, 2014

A Virginia man is seeking $750,000 in damages from a woman he says defamed his business in negative Yelp reviews.

TTM Stock – Tata Motors GM Falls to Death in Suspected Suicide

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 27, 2014

Tata Motors' (TTM) TTM stock is down 5% following news its General Manager died in what police are calling a potential suicide.

VOD Stock – Vodafone Shares Slump on AT&T No-Go

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 27, 2014

Shares of Vodafone (VOD) VOD stock fell to the lowest levels in five years following word from AT&T (T) that they would not be buying the company.

Pepsi One Warning: That Caramel Coloring in Your Soda Is Dangerous!

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 24, 2014

The caramel coloring in Pepsi One may be making you sick, Consumer Reports says, with a chemical the World Health Organization is warning people about.