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

Europe Recession Fears Drag Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold retreated in Thursday trading, hitting a six-week low, after data showed the eurozone's economy contracted more than forecast in the final quarter 2012.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Could Destroy Console Gaming

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

An Apple set-top box could destroy the gaming console industry; New Zealand police get iPhones and iPads; and Apple responds to Greenlight Capital lawsuit.

Berkshire Hathaway Partners for $23B Heinz Purchase

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Heinz has agreed to be acquired by a partnership between Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and Brazil's 3G Capital in a deal worth $23 billion.

Steel Industry to Suffer as China’s Iron Ore Appetite Slows

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Hedge fund manager Andrew Feldstein says falling demand for steel from China and lower iron ore prices will batter the steel industry.

Poor U.S. Retail Sales Send Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Weak U.S. retail sales for January sent gold down slightly in Wednesday trading as investors looked forward to the G-20 meeting in Moscow this week.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: 100 Designers Working on iWatch

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

100 designers are working on an Apple smartwatch; Apple makes a huge amount of money just from iTunes and accessories; Apple loses iPhone name rights in Brazil.

Gold Mostly Flat After G7 Statement

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold was mostly flat in Tuesday trading after a G7 statement against currency devaluation sent the U.S. dollar lower and North Korea conducted a nuclear test.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Google to Pay Apple $1B in 2014

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Google to pay $1 billion to remain iOS default search engine; CEO Tim Cook dismisses shareholder lawsuit; and Cook joins First Lady at State of the Union.

Why Russia Is Hoarding the World’s Gold

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Over the past ten years, Russia has purchased 570 metric tons of gold, making it the world's largest buyer of the precious metal.

Gold Drops to 5-Week Low on G-7 Rumblings

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold and silver slid lower Monday amid news of a possible G-7 statement against currency devaluations; miners turned tail as well.

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