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

Wine News: U.S. Takes Top Spot From France for First Time

In surprising wine news, an industry organization says that total U.S. wine consumption has surpassed that of France last year.

Gold and Silver Report: NG Stock Surges, SSRI Drops as Gold Prices Gain

Gold prices rose for the first session in five days. NG stock climbed, while SSRI fell sharply again after Friday's weak first-quarter earnings report.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 6 to Feature NFC Technology

Apple's upcoming iPhone 6 will feature NFC mobile payments; Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine to take senior Apple positions; and Apple cuts online refund times.

Mozilla Firefox Tries to Calm Users Over Sponsored Tabs Tests

After negative reactions to proposed new-tab ads in Mozilla Firefox browser, Mozilla is trying to re-assure its fans that they won't be swamped with ads.

JPM: More JPMorgan Layoffs May Be on the Way

The New York Post says that another sizable round of JPMorgan layoffs may be coming on top of already-announced job cuts.

Gold and Silver Report: NG Stock, SSRI Plunge as Gold Prices Slip

Gold prices edged lower, ending the week down 1.2%. Among miners, NG stock and SSRI fell sharply in Friday trading.

Friday Apple Rumors: Apple to Launch 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 in August

The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will hit stores in August; Apple is close to buying Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion; and Apple's long-time PR head retires.

Gold and Silver Report: Gold Dips, CDE Stock Slides

Gold prices slipped slightly in Thursday trading on diminished safe haven appeal. CDE stock sank after the silver miner missed quarterly revenue forecasts.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Is Now the Second Biggest Online Retailer

Apple topped Staples to become the second largest e-retailer last year; Samsung to appeal patent award; and Apple issues government data request guidelines.

Jamaica Crash Landing Caused by Fatigue, Pilot Error

Investigators have concluded that flight-crew fatigue played a role in 2009 Jamaica crash landing that destroyed a Boeing 737-823.