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

Gold Hovers Near High as Oil Falls Again

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold was mostly flat in Wednesday trading as oil prices tumbled for a third day on increased inventories and rising Gulf of Mexico production.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple to Request $3B From Samsung

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple to ask for $3 billion in patent violations damages from Samsung; Apple wants to settle European ebook claims; and Time Warner Cable in talks with Apple.

Virgin Mobile Users Vulnerable to Hackers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A security flaw in Virgin Mobile's login process may leave user accounts vulnerable to hacking, according to a computer expert.

Gold Edges Up as Oil Continues Downward

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold gained slightly in Tuesday trading as oil dropped for a second straight day and concerns rose over the global economy and the effectiveness QE3.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple to Sell 46.5M iPhone 5’s in Q1

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple could sell 46.5 million iPhone 5's this holiday season; Apple tops annual consumer satisfaction survey; and the ITC will investigate Apple products.

Gold, Silver Dip as Commodities Tumble

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold retreated slightly as investors pulled back from commodities, especially oil, in the wake of last week's Federal Reserve decision.

Office Depot Pressured by Activist Hedge Fund, Shares Rise

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Shares of Office Depot rose on word that Starboard Value, a hedge fund, had acquired a stake in the company and was pressuring its management to make changes.

Monday Apple Rumors: 2 Million iPhone 5’s Sold in 24 Hours

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple sold 2 million iPhone 5's on the first day of online pre-orders; the iPhone 5 has 1GB of RAM; the new Lightning dock connector spells end of docks.

Gold Continues Momentum, Hits New 6-Month High

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold rose modestly on Friday, extending Thursday's gains after the Federal Reserve opted for a new round of quantative easing.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 Sells Out in an Hour

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The first wave of iPhone 5's sold out in an hour; the iPhone 5's components cost $167.50; and iPad owners rate their devices highest in a tablet survey.

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