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

Home Depot to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Workers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Home Depot plans to hire 80,000 seasonal workers this spring, 10,000 more than last year, to meet expected seasonal demand.

How Much Richard Branson Makes From Virgin Media’s Purchase

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

British billionaire Richard Branson stands to make about $316 million from Liberty Global's $16 billion acquisition of Virgin Media.

Gold Dips on Stronger U.S. Economic Outlook

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold slipped modestly in Tuesday trading as investors contemplated an improved U.S. economic outlook and falling federal deficit.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Is Microsoft Copying Apple Stores?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Microsoft's retail stores look surprisingly like Apple Stores; Apple is promoting self-published e-books on iBooks; and no fast-track appeal in Samsung case.

AOL Renames Advertising.com Group

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

AOL's Advertising.com Group has been renamed AOL Networks in order to avoid customer confusion with its display advertising business.

Dell to Go Private in $24 Billion Buyout

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell is partnering with a private equity firm to launch a $24.4 billion leveraged buyout of the company.

Euro Woes Send Gold Up for Second Session

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold rose slightly in Monday trading as concern over Spain and Italy pushed the euro down against the U.S. dollar and Chinese demand for the metal grew.

Monday Apple Rumors: iTunes Dominates Online Movie Rentals

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

iTunes holds 45% of the online movie and TV show rental market; Apple may be planning iOS and OS X interface overhaul; Apple in talks with Turkey over iPad buy.

Consumers Paying Record Gas Prices for February

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gas prices have risen to their highest recorded level for early February as crude oil prices rise and refineries shut down.

Gold Rises on Payroll Data for Weekly Gain

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold moved higher in Friday trading and posted a gain for the week after a government report showed only modest U.S. job creation in January.

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