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: New iPhone to Have NFC Chip

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple may include NFC mobile payment chips in new iPhone; Apple is moving to ban sales of some Samsung smartphones; and more reports of trouble at Apple Stores.

U.S. Home Prices Post 0.5% Rise in June

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The S&P/Case Shiller index showed that home prices in 20 major cities increased a 0.5% in June, beating economists who expected a slight decline.

Best Buy Reaches Due Dilligence Deal With Schulze

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Best Buy has reached a deal with co-founder Richard Schulze to allow him 60 days to examine its books in order to prepare a formal buyout bid for the chain.

Monday Apple Rumors: Smaller iPad to Be Called ‘iPad Mini’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

New iPad to be called the 'iPad Mini;' the ITC clears Apple of violating three Motorola patents; and Samsung seeks to lift ban on Galaxy tablet sales.

P&G CEO’s Pay Falls on Weak Share Performance

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald saw his stock options and bonuses fall 6.1% this year due to the company's weak share price performance.

Apple Wins $1B Jury Verdict in Samsung Patent Suit

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A California jury awarded Apple $1.05 billion in damages after finding that Samsung had infringed on six Apple patents in its popular line of smartphones.

Friday Apple Rumors: No Apple TV Set?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

An analyst says Apple won't release a TV set any time soon; Apple appeals ruling in Kodak patent case; and the iPhone's marke share falls sharply in China.

Nike Stands By Armstrong After He Abandons USADA Fight

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Athletic shoe-maker Nike said on Thursday that it would continue to support cycling legend Lance Armstrong after he ended his fight against doping charges.

Amazon Plans Mystery Press Conference for Sept. 6

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Amazon has scheduled a media event for September 6, days before Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone, spurring rumors it will release a new Kindle Fire.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPad Mini to Hit Stores in October

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple will release the iPad Mini in October; expert witnesses in the Apple-Samsung lawsuit were well paid; and Apple yanks its "Genius" ads from the web.

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