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

Wal-Mart Tops Profit, Misses Revenue Estimates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Wal-Mart reported second-quarter earnings that narrowly topped Wall Street estimates, but missed on revenue, sending its shares lower.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPad Mini Looks Like Big iPod Touch

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The iPad Mini may look like a large iPod Touch; Apple's talks with South Korean telecoms suggest 4G on iPhone 5; and the Jobs home burglar stole iPads, iMacs.

Target Beats Q2 Forecasts on Flat Earnings

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Target posted second-quarter earnings, flat compared to last year, that topped Wall Street expectations and raised its profit outlook for the year.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Store Layoffs?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Newly hired workers at U.K. Apple Stores are being laid off; Apple will take iPhone 5 pre-orders on Sept. 12; and Steve Jobs' home was burglarized in July.

Monday Apple Rumors: AT&T Preparing for a Big September

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

AT&T is gearing up for a September iPhone launch; Apple warned Samsung about patent infringement in 2010; and iOS 6 allows users to wake up to music.

Friday Apple Rumors: No Optical Drives in New iMacs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

New iMacs and Mac Pros will lack optical drives; Apple is developing new motion-based user interfaces; and it has handily outsold Samsung in the U.S.

Apple Matches iPhone Price Cuts as iPhone 5 Looms

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple has instructed its physical Apple Stores to match discounts on iPhones from major retailers and wireless providers as it prepares to launch iPhone 5.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 Production Ramps Up

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Surging sales at Apple suppliers last month point to September iPhone 5 launch; Google settles with FTC for $22.5 million; and Google brings Siri rival to iOS.

Android Surges to Dominate Smartphone Market

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Surging shipments led Google's Android operating system to dominate the worldwide smartphone market, leaving the iPhone in the dust, while other rivals sink.

Wednedsay Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 Slims Down

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The next iPhone will be 18% thinner than the current model; consumers want an Apple TV, but not at a high price; and Apple tightens iCloud password security.

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