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

Horse Meat Found in Taco Bell Beef

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Taco Bell has removed beef from its United Kingdom locations after DNA testing found it contained horse meat.

U.S. Automakers Post February Sales Gains

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

All three U.S. automakers posted sales gains in February compared to last year, with Ford seeing the biggest rise, trailed by GM and Chrysler.

Best Buy Founder’s Buyout Bid Ends

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Best Buy did not receive a buyout bid from its founder Richard Schulze by yesterday's deadline, likely ending his effort to take the company private.

Gold Posts Fifth Consecutive Monthly Decline

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold fell in Thursday trading on better U.S. economic news, ending February down 5% for its fifth straight monthly decline.

Thursday Apple Rumors: One Billion iTunes U Downloads

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple iTunes U exceeds one billion educational downloads; Apple's Thunderbolt displays are in short supply; and Samsung loses patent lawsuit motion in Japan.

Shell Abandons Arctic Drilling Plans for 2013

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Royal Dutch Shell says it will halt drilling off the coast of Alaska this year after facing numerous delays and regulatory hurdles.

J.C. Penney Shares Plummet After Disastrous Q4

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

After posting a wider fourth-quarter loss and weaker-than-expected sales, J.C. Penney shares fell sharply in Thursday morning trading.

Sequester Fears Drive Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold fell more than 1% in Wednesday trading as traders contemplated deep cuts in federal spending and a lack of new stimulus proposals from the Federal Reserve.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iTunes Music Revenue Up 10% in 2012

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Music sales on iTunes generated $4.3 billion last year; an analysts predicts two years of tough going for Apple; and its new "spaceship" HQ will open in 2016.

Coinstar Adds New PayPal Feature to Kiosks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Coinstar is introducing coin-counting kiosks that allow users add and withdraw funds from their PayPal accounts in three states.

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