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 Rises on Economic Stimulus Confidence

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2013

Government data showing low U.S. inflation and weak consumer spending sent gold higher as investors grew confident that federal stimulus efforts will continue.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S Pre-Orders to Begin June 20

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2013

Leaked documents from Japan suggest a July iPhone 5S launch; Apple could cut iPad Mini prices; and Fitch Ratings may give Apple bonds relatively low rating.

Bing, Skype, Xbox to Get Rebranded

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2013

Microsoft is looking to refresh its brand perception and will redesign the logos and interfaces of some of its main products, including Xbox, Bing and Skype.

Gold Posts Largest Weekly Gain in Three Months

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 26, 2013

Gold slipped in Friday trading, but still posted its largest weekly gain in three months, while mining stocks slumped again.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone’s Global Market Share Falls

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 26, 2013

The iPhone's worldwide market share fell last quarter; Tim Cook says new iMacs released too early; and WWDC tickets sell out in two minutes.

T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Ads Under Fire

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 26, 2013

T-Mobile has agreed to change the way it promotes its new "un-carrier" plans after Washington's attorney general called its advertising "deceptive."

General Motors CEO Gets Hefty Pay Raise

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 26, 2013

The CEO and chairman of General Motors saw his compensation for 2012 rise to $11.1 million, up from $7.7 million in the previous year.

AT&T Enters Smart Home Battle With ‘Digital Life’ Packages

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 26, 2013

Telecommunications giant AT&T is launching a package of home security and automation services in 15 U.S. cities on Friday.

Gold Climbs as May Options Set to Expire

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 25, 2013

Gold surged in Thursday trading as traders sought to purchase May options before they expired and tensions flared again in the Middle East.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Spends $11.6M Per Day on R&D

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 25, 2013

Apple spent $2.1 billion in R&D in the last two fiscal quarters; Apple's low-cost iPhone may be too pricey; and a MacBook Pro is best laptop for Windows.