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

AAPL — Apple’s iOS 7.0.3 Update to Help the ‘Dizzy’

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The new iOS 7 update -- iOS 7.0.3 -- from Apple (AAPL) aims to reduce the zigging and zagging animation while opening apps.

McDonald’s to Debut Tiered Value Menu Nationwide Amid MCD ‘Challenges’

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

McDonald's (MCD) 14,000 restaurants in the United States is set to debut its Dollar Menu & More beginning Nov. 4, which will replace its usual dollar menu.

WMT vs AMZN: Walmart Goes Tech to Compete With Amazon

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Walmart is trying its hand at playing the startup game in a bid to trump the increasing competition it's facing from Amazon.

Would Starbucks Replace Baristas with Robots to Improve SBUX Earnings?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

It isn't a stretch to think that the friendly smile you see each morning behind the counter at Starbucks (SBUX) be replaced with a few buttons.

Walmart Fires Worker for Helping Assaulted Woman

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Walmart has fired a worker for breaking company policy by rushing to the aid of a woman who was being attacked in a Michigan store's parking lot.

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