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

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iRing to Command Apple iTV This Year

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2013

Apple will release a ring-controlled iTV this year; Apple will begin iPhone 5S production this quarter; and a court says digital download re-sales are illegal.

Baidu Confirms Google Glass-Like Project

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2013

Reports that Baidu was testing a product like Google Glass were an April Fool's joke, but the search engine now says that it is working on a similar technology.

SEC Gives CEOs the OK to Post to FB, Twitter

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2013

Senior executives are allowed to post company announcements on Facebook or via Twitter under a new decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

JCPenney CEO Hit With Massive Pay Cut

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2013

JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson did not receive a bonus or stock award for 2012, trimming his annual compensation significantly from 2011's $53.3 million.

Google Play Infested With Porn Apps, One-Click Fraud

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2013

Security experts say that the number of one-click fraud apps on the Google Play app stores is expanding, with fake apps that push costly porn sites on users.

Gold Tumbles Tuesday as U.S. Equities Soar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 2, 2013

Gold and silver sharply fell in Tuesday trading amid reports of rising factory orders in February and strong March auto sales, renewing confidence in the economy.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Next 2 iPhone Designs Date to Jobs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 2, 2013

Work on the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 was begun under Steve Jobs; CEO Tim Cook apologies to Chinese customers; and a study finds that phablets have few users.

GM Makes Bold Claims for New Pick-Up Trucks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 2, 2013

General Motors is touting higher fuel economy for its new Chevy Silverado trucks compared to best-selling rival F-Series trucks from Ford.

Gold Rises on Weaker U.S. Manufacturing, Korea Tensions

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 1, 2013

Gold posted a modest gain in Monday trading on rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and slowing U.S. manufacturing last month.

American Greetings to Go Private

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 1, 2013

A group of investors has launched a second bid to take American Greetings private in a deal worth $878 million.