Christopher Freeburn

Christopher Freeburn

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 Posts Third Straight Gain on Italian Downgrade

Gold inched up for the third consecutive session as traders contemplated Fitch's downgrade of Italy's credit rating and the chance of a renewed European crisis.

Amazon Faces Opposition Over Bid to Grab Web Names

Authors, publishers and rivals are denouncing Amazon's bid to purchase the .book, .author and .read domains from ICANN.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone to Get Wireless Charging in 2013

Apple may bring wireless charging to the iPhone this year; Apple is third largest smartphone seller in China; and Apple to settle trademark lawsuit in Brazil.

Gold Climbs In Spite of Jobs Data, Strengthening U.S. Dollar

Gold futures advanced fractionally on Friday despite good new on U.S. job creation in February and a rising U.S. dollar.

Friday Apple Rumors: Qualcomm Chips to Power Cheap iPhone

Qualcomm chips will power a cheaper iPhone; a bill would permit iPad use during plane takeoffs; and Apple workers don't lose seniority for two year departures.

The BlackBerry Z10 Will Hit U.S. Store Shelves On …

BlackBerry's new Z10 touchscreen smartphone, running is BB10 OS, will go on sale at AT&T stores on March 22, sources say.

Gold Futures Inch Higher on Weaker Dollar

Gold futures inched slightly higher in Thursday trading on better U.S. economic news and comments from the ECB head predicting modest eurozone growth this year.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPad Shipment Estimates Slashed

Apple is cut its the number of iPads it expects to ship this year; Apple's streaming service delayed by royalty haggling; and Apple device thefts on the rise.

Desktop PCs Head the Way of the Dinosaur

Rising sales of tablets computers have left makers of traditional personal computers scrambling to stay relevant and adapt to shifting consumer demands.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple to Miss Q2 Guidance?

Citigroup is predicting that Apple's Q2 revenue will miss its own estimates; Apple debuts a low-priced iMac for schools; and Ferrari adds Siri voice controls.