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

Shell Gets OK to Drill in Artic, Could Begin Next Week

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Royal Dutch Shell has received federal approval to begin preliminary construction on drilling wells off Alaska's northwest coast as the end of the season looms.

Sharp Is Behind on Producing iPhone Screens

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Sources say that Sharp has postponed shipments of LCD panels for Apple's new iPhone due to manufacturing problems, raising iPhone supply fears.

Gas Prices Jump in Time for Labor Day Weekend

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Disruptions from Hurricane Isaac sent gas prices soaring just in time for the Labor Day weekend, but will likely fall as production resumes in the Gulf.

Ford Focus on Track to Become World’s Best-Selling Car

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Ford says worldwide sales of its Focus line of sedans and hatchbacks may beat Toyota Corolla sales this year, making the Focus the world's top selling car.

Kindle Fire Sells Out as Amazon Media Event Looms

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Amazon says it has sold out of its Kindle Fire tablets just as it prepares for next week's media event at which is is expected to launch a new Kindle Fire.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Launches iPhone 4S Buyback

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple buys back iPhone 4S models in good condition; an Apple-1 is expected to fetch $127K at auction; and a U.S. drone news app is barred from the App Store.

Meet Samsung’s New Voice-Controlled Camera

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Camara, which runs on Android and accepts voice commands, at the IFA tech conference in Berlin, Germany.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: TSM Rejects Investment Offer

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple investment offer rejected by Taiwanese chip maker; Genius Bar online support available in some countries; and Apple Store problems come from Tim Cook.

ESPN Strikes $5.6B Deal with MLB Through 2021

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Disney's ESPN has agreed to a $5.6 billion deal to extend its rights to Major League Baseball games through 2021, paying about twice its current yearly fees.

Cricket to Offer Unlimited Music Service Only on Android

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Leap Wireless' Cricket no-contract carrier will offer its Muve Music service only on higher-end Android phones starting in September.

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