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

Verizon Likely Will Kill Unlimited Data Plan Too (VZ, T, S, DT)

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Just off the news of AT and T (T) eliminating unlimited data plans for its wired service and initiating a tiered payment system, Verizon (VZ) is hinting it's considering a similar business model, causing speculation that unlimited data access may soon be a relic of the past.

Sirius XM (SIRI) Gaining Speed, But Internet Radio Raising Roadblocks

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) is a great penny stock to buy in the mind of many investors. SIRI stock continues to prove that consumers will pay for better radio service and is improving its EPS loss every quarter. But Sirius XM faces a serious challenge from Internet radio and smartphone technology.

Wal-Mart Stores Investment in Green Dot Gives WMT Financial Clout

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer

Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) has acquired some 2 million shares of the U.S. prepaid credit card company Green Dot, a move that comes on the heels of an expected regulatory approval for Green Dot's $15.7 million acquisition of the Utah-based Bonneville Bank. Though Green Dot executives say the store would have no role in operating the bank, its minority stakeholder title -- less than 1 % of the company -- would give Wal-Mart indirect access into the country's financial space.

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