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

J.Crew (JCG) Opens Online ‘Outlet’ to Boost Sales

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

J.Crew (NYSE: JCG) is capitalizing on the trend of online shopping with a new concept of an online outlet store that will launch in September. The bid from retail stock J.Crew is meant to attract bargain shoppers in an economy characterized by weak consumer spending.

Diageo (DEO) Leads the Booze Boom

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Earnings reports for Diageo (NYSE: DEO), the world’s largest liquor maker, and other similar companies are proving that “sin stocks” are doing well, during a recession in which the only items consumers appear to be spending money on are seen as small comforts in an otherwise difficult time.

Blockbuster Bankruptcy Looms, to No One’s Surprise

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Blockbuster (PINK: BLOKA) is well on its way to filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. And industry insiders say a Blockbuster bankruptcy could signal more than just the last breath of a company that seemingly had ample opportunity to change its business model to save itself. Rather, the Blockbuster failure would be a footnote in the budding history of streaming video and digital content.

Could Airlines Cordon Off Kids on Flights?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

In an idea that may go over only too well with the airline industry, more consumers say they want a “families-only” section on flights, according to a new poll by travel and fare-comparison website Skyscanner.

Homebuilder Stocks Boast Upside of up to +50%

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

With existing and new home sales down dramatically this week, you’d expect homebuilder stocks such as Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL), KB Home (NYSE: KBH), Pulte Group (NYSE: PHM), as well as stocks in building materials makers and home improvement retailers, to see similar declines. You’d be wrong.

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