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

Where Coca-Cola Will Only Sell Stevia-Sweetened Sprite

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Coca-Cola is replacing regular Sprite with a lower-calorie version sweetened with stevia in the United Kingdom.

Microsoft Fined $731M for Pushing Browser on Consumers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Microsoft has been hit with a $731 million penalty by the European Commission for violating an agreement over the way its promotes its Internet browser.

Gold Inches Up as Equities Hit Record Highs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Rising economic optimism sent U.S. equities to record highs on Tuesday as gold posted a fractional gain.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Next-Generation iPad to Debut in April

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple to release new iPad in April; Apple considered calling iPhone the "TelePod" or "Mobi"; and Disney replaces Magic Kingdom turnstiles with staff with iPods.

Cracker Barrel to Add New Category to Menu

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants will add a number of healthy, low-calorie items to its menu starting this summer.

Gold Flat As Economic Uncertainty Lingers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold was mostly flat in Monday trading as investors contemplated the potential effect of sequester spending cuts and a lack of new U.S. economic data.

Monday Apple Rumors: Battery Problems Dog iWatch

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Battery life for Apple's iWatch isn't long enough; a judge cuts Apple's $1 billion award against Samsung; and Warren Buffet says Apple should buy back shares.

Newborn Cured of HIV

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A little girl in Mississippi, who was born infected with HIV, was apparently cured of the disease after receiving a three drug cocktail shortly after birth.

Gold Slides to Third Straight Weekly Decline

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold dipped in Friday trading on the eve of sequester-forced cuts in U.S. federal spending, marking its third straight weekly decline.

Friday Apple Rumors: Cheaper iPhone and 5S Coming in August

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple will launch the iPhone 5S this summer; Apple execs must hold shares worth thrice their salaries; Corning's Willow glass will take 3 years to hit products.

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