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

Thursday Apple Rumors: Google Maps Cut Over Voice Directions

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple dropped Google Maps from iOS over voice navigation; Apple files to patent Siri voice assistant tech; and Apple loses icon trademark request to Myspace.

Intel Doesn’t Really Deny Calling Windows 8 ‘Buggy’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Intel issued a statement yesterday that did not deny that its CEO had told employees that Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system wasn't ready for release.

Why P&G CEO’s Job Is on the Line

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The head of Pershing Square Capital Management is pushing for the outster of Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald, citing the company's continuing poor results.

Zions Bancorp Repays TARP Bailout

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The Treasury Department says that Zions Bancorp has returned $700 million to the government, completing its repayment of federal funds received under TARP.

Gold Pulls Back as U.S. Dollar Rises

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold prices slid 1% Wednesday under pressure from profit-taking and a strengthening U.S. dollar; gold and silver mines were broadly on the rise.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Google Maps iOS App in Development

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Google will release a maps app for iOS by year's end; thefts of Apple products are soaring in New York City; and Apple is ordering carbon-fiber components.

RIM Manages to Add 2M Subscribers, Attempts Comeback

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Research in Motion surprised Wall Street by adding two million Blackberry subscribers since last year, beating forecasts that it would post a subscriber loss.

Cisco CEO Identifies His Possible Successors

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

John Chambers, CEO at Cisco Systems says the company has a field of ten possible candidates to replace him when he retires in two to four years.

Gold Edges Lower on New Eurozone Worries

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold slipped in Tuesday trading as anti-austerity protests tested the Spanish government and refreshed concerns over the European debt crisis.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: In-Cell Screens Limit iPhone 5 Supply

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Production problems with the iPhone 5's displays may limit supplies; Google hasn't submitted a Maps app for iPhone 5; and AuthenTec goes Apple-only in 2013.

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