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

General Motors: Lower Q2 Profit Tops Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

General Motors posted second-quarter earnings down 41% from last year, but still topped Wall Street forecasts, as European operations showed a loss.

First Solar: Q2 Profit Jumps 81%, Shares Soar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

First Solar announced second-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded Wall Street estimates while sales soared on corporate projects, sending it shares up.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Wintek Sales Signal iPad Mini

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Wintek sales spike may signal orders for iPad Mini; AMD lures away Apple microprocessor executive; and court testimony reveals Apple design team details.

GM, Ford and Chrysler Miss July Auto Sales Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

General Motors and Ford posted July car sales lower than last year and missed analysts' estimates, while Chrysler's sales rose, but still missed forecasts.

Comcast: Higher Q2 Profit Lifts Shares

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Comcast beat Wall Street expectations with higher second-quarter earnings and increased subscribers to its Internet and telephone services.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Is Apple Planning a Stock Split?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple may be considering a stock split; unused "zombie apps" are the majority in the App Store; and Hulu Plus comes to Apple TV.

Pfizer Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Pfizer posted second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates even as revenue declined compared to last year.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5, iPad Mini to Debut Soon

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple will launch the new iPhone and iPad Mini in early September; Apple received favorable bidding for Manhattan Apple Store, and Apple may invest in Twitter.

CIT Group’s Q2 Loss Less Than Forecast, Shares Rise

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

CIT Group posted a larger second-quarter loss, compared to last year, but less than Wall Street had forecast, sending its shares higher.

HSBC Sets Aside $2B to Cover Scandal Costs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

HSBC announced that it has put aside $700 to cover fines resulting from money-laundering charges in the U.S. and $1.3 billion for deceptive sales in the U.K.

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