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

JCP: JCPenney Stock Dips on Wells Fargo Downgrade

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

JC Penney (JCP) is down 1.5% pre-market following a JCP stock downgrade to "Underperform" by Wells Fargo.

GoPro IPO: Action-Camera Maker Plans to Raise up to $100M

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

The extreme action camera maker GoPro is setting its sights on $100 million after an initial GoPro IPO offering that shows solid years of growth.

T, DTV: AT&T, DirecTV Agree on $48.5B Merger

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

As speculated and discussed for some time now, AT&T (T) has finalized a deal to buy DirecTV (DTV) for nearly $49 billion.

AZN, PFE: AstraZeneca Rejects ‘Final’ Pfizer Bid

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

AstraZeneca (AZN) has rejected another bid from Pfizer (PFE) -- a reported $119 billion improved takeover offer.

NYT: Major Executive Shakeup at New York Times

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Just a few years after she took the helm of one of the world's most influential newspapers, The New York Times has replaced Executive Editor Jill Abramson.

K: Kellogg Stock Gains Steam on Warren Buffett Buzz

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Kellogg stock (K) has gained some steam after news that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) may be picking them up.

Yahoo Buys Snapchat Competitor Blink

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Yahoo (YHOO) has snapped up Snapchat competitor Blink though terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

BBRY: BlackBerry Launches Z3 Low-Cost Smartphone

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

BlackBerry (BBRY) is looking to reverse its overseas market slump with a low-cost touchscreen smartphone, the Z3.

CS: Credit Suisse Faces $2B Fine for Allegedly Helping Americans Evade Taxes

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Credit Suisse (CS) may be forced to pay more than $2 billion as U.S. banking regulators probe the Swiss bank for allegedly helping U.S. citizens evade taxes

T, DTV: AT&T Closing in on DirecTV Purchase Deal

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

DirecTV (DTV) stock is up is up today on news that AT&T (T) is in advanced talks to purchase the satellite TV provider for $50 billion.

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