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

Toshiba in Talks to Sell Part of Westinghouse Stake

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 27, 2012

Toshiba is considering offers from three companies to acquire up to 16% of its stake in its Westinghouse nuclear reactor unit.

Gold Inches Higher in Low Post-Holiday Trading

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 26, 2012

Gold traded up fractionally in light post-Christmas trading as investors looked for signs of a U.S. budget deal and London markets were closed.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: New iPad Coming in March

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 26, 2012

Apple to launch new iPad in March; thefts of Apple products boost New York City crime; and Steve Jobs' yacht released by Dutch authorities.

Top 50 Spots to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 26, 2012

Priceline.com has compiled a list of the 50 top places to ring in 2013, with New York City topping the list for the second consecutive year.

Google Music Service Cleans Up Dirty Lyrics

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 26, 2012

Google Music's new scan-and-match service is apparently replacing songs with explicit language with clean versions and vice versa, some users say.

Retailers See Weak Holiday Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 26, 2012

U.S. consumers didn't hit the mall as hard as hoped for this holiday season, with retail sales growing just 0.7% over last year, well below predicted growth.

Gold Rises on U.S. Budget Standoff, Posts Weekly Loss

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 21, 2012

Gold gained in Friday trading after U.S. budget talks appeared to reach a new impasse and Congress departed for the holidays, but was down for the week.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone Increases U.S. Smartphone Lead

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 21, 2012

Apple now holds a record share of the U.S. smartphone market; Apple appeals a judge's refusal to ban Samsung phones; and Apple needs a TV to keep growing.

3 Biggest Restaurant Nutrition Trends in 2012

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 21, 2012

Calorie counts on menus, allergy awareness and bans on large-size sugary drinks topped the trends for restaurants this year.

Instagram Reverts to Old Ad Policy Amid Outcry

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 21, 2012

Instagram is retracting a new terms-of-service agreement that allowed it to share user data and photos with advertisers without permission or compensation.