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

Vince Young Broke: Former NFL Star Files for Bankruptcy

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Vince Young Broke, screams today's headlines -- as the NFL’s 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year filed for Chapter 11 despite signing a $25.7 million contract

IBM Stock – IBM to Sell Server Unit to Lenovo for $2.3B

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

IBM (IBM) is selling a part of its server business to Lenovo for $2.3 billion. IBM stock is down slightly in pre-market trading.

IBM Stock – IBM Layoffs Coming in Q1

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Faced with poor Q4 earnings and a poor overall year for IBM stock, IBM is laying off thousands of workers and will take an estimated $1 billion in charges.

INTC Stock – Intel to Sell Internet TV Service to Verizon

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Intel Corp (INTC) is selling its business unit that focuses on online TV products to Verizon (VZ). After news of the sale, INTC stock did not see traction.

TWTR Stock – Twitter May Team Up With PayPal Rival Stripe

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

TWTR stock is seeing some upward movement as it discusses a partnership that will allow users to make purchases via Twitter.

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