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

Microsoft Board Divided Over What CEO Direction to Take

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 14, 2013

Microsoft is talking to a number of internal and external candidates as it looks for a replacement for CEO Steve Ballmer.

Gold Slumps as Talks to End Shutdown Continue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 11, 2013

Gold dropped in Friday trading even as the White House and congressional Republicans continued to squabble over a possible debt ceiling extension.

Friday Apple Rumors: iWatch to Include Home Automation Functions

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 11, 2013

The iWatch may allow remote control of home systems; iPhone 5c 3Q sales estimates trimmed; and 3Q Mac sales fall, but not as much as in 2Q.

Gold Sinks on Possible Debt Ceiling Extension

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 10, 2013

A proposal to temporarily increase the U.S. debt ceiling and extend time for budget talks sent gold lower in Thursday trading as the U.S. dollar gained.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5c Production Slashed by 50%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 10, 2013

Apple reportedly cuts daily iPhone 5c production in half; Apple's iPad event to eclipse Surface 2 launch; and iOS 7 causes WiFi problems in iPhone 4S.