Christopher Freeburn

Christopher Freeburn

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

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple TV Set in Early Testing

Apple is testing TV set prototypes in Asia; tablets like the iPad are crushing e-book reader sales; and Samsung marketing takes aim at Apple maps app problems.

Gold Slips on Boehner Budget Remarks

Gold slipped in Tuesday trading, ending three days of gains, after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner signaled optimism in U.S. budget talks.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Multi-Touch Patent Ruled Invalid

A critical Apple patent is declared invalid; Apple fixes Australia maps error; and Apple and Microsoft spar over the App Store's cut of subscription fees.

NASA Gives $30M More for Space Taxi Certification

NASA will give three companies $30 million to fund the certification process for space vehicles that can reach the International Space Station.

Gold Rises on Federal Reserve Expectations

Gold rose modestly in Monday trading as investors anticipated an announcement of more stimulus efforts from this week's Federal Reserve meeting.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S Coming in Summer 2013

Apple will release the iPhone 5S next summer and a TV in the fall; a former Apple exec says no TV set next year; and Apple TV gets Bluetooth connectivity.

Apple Maps Strand Motorists, Called ‘Life-Threatening’

Police in the Mildura, Australia, are warning drivers not to use Apple's maps to find the city, due to a location error in the app that is stranding drivers.

Apple, Google Partner to Buy Kodak Patents

Apple and Google will partner to make a $500 million bid for bankrupt Kodak's portfolio of digital imaging patents.

Gold Rallies After Drop in Jobs Data

Gold closed back over $1,700 an ounce on Friday as investors set aside good news on U.S. employment and focused on next week's Federal Reserve meeting.

Friday Apple Rumors: T-Mobile Could Sell 4.8M iPhones

T-Mobile could sell 4.8 million iPhones in one year; T-Mobile won't subsidize mobile devices any more; reservation system cuts crowds at iPad Mini China launch.