Christopher Freeburn

Christopher Freeburn

InvestorPlace Writer

Christopher T. Freeburn has been a financial writer and editor for more than 10 years. He has worked at industry trade publications like Food Logistics, ChemicalWeek and Institutional Investor. His freelance articles have appeared in a variety of magazines, including Technology Review, Audubon and USA Weekend. He lives in Westchester County, just outside New York City.”

Recent Articles

Gold Falls Under Pressure From Equities, U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold sank in Tuesday trading amid resurgent equities and more improvement by the U.S. dollar against other currencies.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 Gets Sapphire Crystal Sensor

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The iPhone 5S to get a sapphire crystal home button; BlackBerry to launch BBM iOS app; and New York's AG asks tech companies to help stop smartphone thefts.

Better Retail Sales, Stronger U.S. Dollar Push Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Under pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar and better April U.S. retail sales, gold futures fell for the third straight session on Monday.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Plans AppleCare, Repair Changes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple is planning to change its device repair and AppleCare terms; iOS devices to get Pentagon clearance; and Facebook's HTC First phone to be discontinued.

Amtrak to Replace Northeast’s Aging Fleet

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Amtrak has unveiled the first of 70 new locomotives built by Siemens in California to replace its fleet of aging locomotives.

Starbucks CEO Intends to Enter Myanmar by 2015

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the coffee chain could enter Myanmar some time in the next few years.

Gold Posts Weekly Loss as U.S. Dollar Climbs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold futures dropped more than 2% in Friday trading as the U.S. dollar hit a four-year high against the Japanese yen.

Friday Apple Rumors: No iTunes Touchscreen App for Windows 8

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple won't make a touchscreen iTunes app for Windows 8; police departments must wait for Apple to decrypt iPhones; and iRadio licensing fee talks continue.

ESPN Considers Subsidizing Wireless Data Plans

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

ESPN is reportedly in discussions with an unnamed wireless carrier to possibly subsidize its streaming content to mobile devices.

Gold Dips on Jobless Data, Rising U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold moved modestly lower in Thursday trading on better-than-expected jobless claims and a stronger U.S. dollar.

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