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

Nokia: Q2 Loss Deepens as Smartphone Sales Drop 34%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Nokia posted a $1.72 billion net loss during the second quarter, as its smartphone sales dropped 34% compared to last year.

Capital One Q2 Profits Plunge 90%, Miss Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Capital One reported that earnings for the second-quarter plummeted 90% to $92 million, compared to $911 million during the same period last year.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple GUI Patent Could Be ‘Lethal’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple win potentially game-changing GUI patent; Foxconn hires workers ahead of new iPhone production; and Apple developed iPad prototype between 2002 and 2004.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: New iPhone to Have Thinner Display

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Next iPhone to get thinner touchscreen; Nokia slashes prices on Lumia 900 smartphone; and a German Court says Motorola Xoom doesn't violate Apple patents.

Monday Apple Rumors: More Sources Herald iPad Mini

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

More sources say iPad Mini coming this year; Apple will sell 69 million iPads this year; and Samsung's smartphone sales rocket past Apple's.

GlaxoSmithKline to Pay $3.6B for Human Genome Sciences

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

GlaxoSmithKline will pay $14.25 a share, a total of $3.6 billion, to acquire its long-term research partner Human Genome Sciences.

MasterCard and Visa Agree to $6B Fee Settlement

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Under a proposed settlement with retailers, Mastercard, Visa and a number of banks will pay more than $6 billion and will cut processing fees for eight months.

Microsoft and NBC Complete Their Divorce

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

NBC has acquired Microsoft's 50% stake in MSNBC.com, ending the companies' 16-year news partnership, and renamed the website NBCNews.com.

Friday Apple Rumors: Apple Products Are Popular in Iran

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Illicit Apple products sell strongly in Iran; Apple warns retailers not to carry Samsung Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Nexus; and Microsoft hails the PC+ Era.

Business Insider: The Most Important Charts in the World

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Business Insider asked Wall Street experts which business charts they found most important in monitoring financial activity.

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