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

PM Stock – Philip Morris to Launch New Safer Cigarettes in 2015

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 10, 2014

Philip Morris International (PM) is spending some $680 million on an Italian factory with the aim to make cigarettes safer.

SHLD Stock – Sears Shares Take a Nasty Tumble

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 10, 2014

Sears Holdings' SHLD stock fell 13% after Sears announced a likely fourth-quarter loss and noting that holiday sales were weaker than anticipated.

M Stock – Macy’s to Close Stores, Cut 2,500 Jobs

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 9, 2014

Macy's (M) cost-cutting moves that include eliminating some 2,500 jobs is giving investors renewed hope in the company, with M stock up some 7% pre-market.

T-Mobile CEO John Legere Gets Thrown Out of AT&T Party

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 8, 2014

In a rivalry that has now gotten pretty personal, T-Mobile (TMUS) US CEO John Legere was kicked out of a trade-show party hosted by AT&T (T).

VELVEETA SUBSTITUTE: Easy Recipe to Make Your Own

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Jan 8, 2014

Worried the Velveeta shortage will hurt your Super Bowl festivities? Here is an easy recipe to replace Velveeta if you can't find it on grocer shelves.