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

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Production Problems Hit iPad Mini

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple is facing production problems with its upcoming iPad Mini; Samsung gets ban on Galaxy Tab sales lifted; and output of touchscreens for iPhone 5 improves.

Automakers Mostly Post September U.S. Sales Gains

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Chrysler, Toyota, Volkswagen and showed gains, while Ford and Nissan sales slipped slightly.

Home Prices Show Biggest Gain in 6 Years

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A survey by CoreLogic shows that U.S. home prices rose 4.6% in August compared to the same time in 2011, the biggest increase since July 2006.

Gold Rallies on Weaker U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold surged to near a one-year high on Monday, as the U.S.dollar sagged against other currencies.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPad Mini Invites to Mail on Oct. 10

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple will send out invitations to the iPad Mini debut on October 10; Apple changes Maps app description; and negotiations for an Apple music service stall.

Study: Half of U.S. Adults Own Tablet or Smart Phone

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A survey by the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism found that half of U.S. adults use either a tablet computer or a smartphone.

Gold Edges Lower, Still Enjoys Best Quarter Since 2010

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold moved down slightly in Friday trading as oil prices moved up and investors recovered confidence in European austerity plans.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhones Now A Third of U.S Smartphones

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

One third of smartphone-owning Americans use iPhones; the iPhone 5 launches in 22 more countries today; and Apple is sued over spreadsheet patent claims.

Dish Network, Viacom Discuss Internet TV Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Dish Network is discussing plans to deliver TV channels over the Internet with a number of cable networks including those owned by Viacom.

Gold Climbs on Spanish Austerity Budget

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold climbed 1.5% in Thursday trading after Spain unveiled a new budget of tax hikes and spending cuts, suggesting it might need more financial aid.

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