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

Bribery Pays for Some Walmart Executives

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Members of Walmart's audit committee have been paid additional compensation for the extra work investigating allegations of bribery at its overseas units.

Hedge Fund Buying Pushes Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold rose strongly in Monday trading as hedge funds cut short positions and continued to purchase the metal, despite last week's sharp drop.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Returns Up to 8 Million iPhones

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple sends up to 8 million defective iPhones back to Foxconn; Tim Cook could be in trouble as stock woes mount; and the iPhone 5S debut may be delayed.

GM Announces Plans for 4 New China Plants

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A General Motors executive says that the company will build four new production plants in China by 2015, hiring 6,000 new workers.

Gold Posts Fourth Consecutive Weekly Loss

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold futures edged up in Friday trading, but still posted a steep loss for the week, marking the metal's fourth straight weekly drop.

Friday Apple Rumors: New VW Beetle to Feature iPhone 5 Dock

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Next year Volkswagen will offer a Beetle with an iPhone 5 dock; consumer interest in a potential iWatch is strong; and the iPad dominates tablet web surfing.

Gold Gains on Weak U.S. Economic Reports

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold rose modestly in Thursday trading as a trio of reports showed a slowing U.S. economy.

Thursday Apple Rumors: FaceBook Could Bring ‘Home’ to iOS

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple and Facebook are talking about an iOS version of Home; Verizon activated 4 million iPhones last quarter; and Apple halts new Mac component orders.

GM: Chevy Cruze Diesel’s MPG Tops VW Jetta Diesel

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

General Motors says its new Chevy Cruze Diesel gets 46 miles per gallon on the highway, beating the VW Jetta diesel, which is rated at 42 mpg on the highway.

Gold Sags as U.S. Dollar Rises, Equities Fall

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Investors sought safety in the U.S. dollar as equity markets fell, sending gold futures down modestly in Wednesday trading.

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