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

Ford Is Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Ford is making contingency plans to handle the fallout resulting from higher taxes and spending cuts next year, if Washington fails to negotiate a budget deal.

Gold Drops on Deflation Concerns, Flood of Stop-Loss Orders

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold dropped in Wednesday trading as concerns over deflation in the U.S. and Europe resulted in a wave of stop-loss orders from fund investors.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Tight Supplies of iPad Minis, iMacs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Production issues constrain iPad Mini and iMac supplies; Some Samsung products banned in the Netherlands; and iPhones and Android top BlackBerrys in business.

Swedish Ruling Could Halt BlackBerry Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A Swedish arbitrator has ruled that Research In Motion must pay Nokia for WiFi technology in its smartphones, or stop selling them.

Rising U.S. Fiscal Cliff Fears Send Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold fell on Tuesday after concerns grew that the U.S. might be unable to broker a deal between Democrats and Republicans to head off the U.S. fiscal cliff.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Siri Coming to Two 2013 Chevy Cars

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Siri will be available in two 2013 Chevy models; iPhone 5 sales put iOS back on top of smartphone sales; and Apple buys trademark from Harley-Davidson.

Hewlett-Packard Shareholder Sues Over Failed Acquisitions

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Hewlett-Packard is being sued by a man who owns 200 shares over accusations that its management concealed losses to boost its share price.

Ralcorp Purchase Turns ConAgra Into Packaged Food Giant

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

ConAgra will pay $5 billion in cash to acquire Ralcorp Holdings, becoming North America's largest packaged food private label.

Gold Retreats as Greek Debt Talks Resume

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold slipped in Monday trading as investor attention turned back to European talks over the latest Greek bailout.

Monday Apple Rumors: iOS Dominates Online Shopping Traffic

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Online holiday sales on iOS devices crush rivals; Mall of America's Apple Store sees more visitors than Microsoft's; and Apple sells refurbished items on eBay.

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