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

Where to Retire: Best Small Towns in Europe

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Dec 27, 2013

Check out our favorite five from the list of best small towns in Europe and consider them when you're thinking of some of the best places to retire.

FB vs. TWTR: Is Facebook Losing Teens to Twitter?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Dec 27, 2013

With Facebook (FB) set to turn 10 in 2014, the social media giant may be having a problem with age -- teens are leaving FB for other social media like Twitter (TWTR) and SnapChat.

AAPL – 3 Smartest Takes on the Apple China Deal

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Dec 23, 2013

On Sunday, Apple (AAPL) announced it was partnering with China Mobile to sell its iPhone -- a big move as the Chinese company is the world's largest mobile phone carrier.

TGT – Target Credit Card Hack Leads to Lawsuits

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Dec 23, 2013

The Target (TGT) credit card information hack that has left Target customers worried, Target officials freak, and TGT stock a bit down is now leading to lawsuits.

CarMax – KMX Stock Stalls Out After Earnings

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Dec 20, 2013

CarMax (KMX) saw its KMX stock drop pre-market after revenue failed to meet analyst expectations in the most recent earnings report.