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

Gold Plunges on Hedge Fund Selling, Budget Deal Hopes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold fell sharply in Thursday trading, dropping below $1,650 an ounce, as hedge funds sold their positions and signs of progress emerged in U.S. budget talks.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Second Key Apple Patent Rejected

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The patent office rejects a second key Apple patent; Apple's App Store's average daily sales soar in November; and an Aussie school distributes 11,000 iPads.

Gold Dips Again on Profit-Taking, Budget Talks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold slipped lower in Wednesday trading on institutional profit-taking and the lack of a U.S. budget deal.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Foxconn Testing 46 to 55-Inch iTVs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Foxconn is testing Apple TV prototypes with up to 55-inch screens; Apple talks with Foursquare about maps data; and states vie for plant to make Apple chips.

KFC Facing Media Claims of Tainted Chicken

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

KFC says it will punish chicken suppliers that break the law after a Chinese TV report said a supplier used hormones and drugs during chicken production.

Kodak Sells Off Patents for $525M

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A group of companies, including Google, Apple, Microsoft and Research in Motion, will pay $525 million to purchase a portfolio of patents from bankrupt Kodak.

General Motors to Buy Back 200M Shares From Treasury

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

General Motors will spend $5.5 billion to repurchase 200 million shares owned by the government, which says it will sell its remaining stake within 15 months.

Gold Hits Three-Month Low on Cliff Progress

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold futures dropped in Tuesday trading as news of progress in U.S. budget talks dampened investor enthusiasm for the metal.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Amazon to Take on iPhone Next Year

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Amazon will launch an iPhone rival next year; Samsung is dropping sales European injunctions against Apple; and Apple could release a discount iPhone.

Toyota Hit With Record $17.4M Fine for Safety Recall Delays

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Toyota has been slapped with a record $17.4 million fine by federal regulators over its failure to report safety problems in a timely manner.

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