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

Gold and Silver Report: AUY Slips on Weaker-Than-Expected Q1 Earnings

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 30, 2014

Gold sank slightly in Wednesday trading after the Federal Reserve tapered its monthly stimulus by another $10 billion. AUY stock fell on lower earnings.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iWatch Now in Production for Fall Launch

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 30, 2014

Apple suppliers are now building iWatch units; Apple sells $12 billion in corporate bonds; and Apple-Samsung patent suit goes to the jury.

PNRA: Panera Stock Gets Toasted on Same-Store Sales Bummer

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 30, 2014

Panera Bread stock fell after PNRA posted better-than-expected quarterly profits, but lowered its store sales outlook for the year.

Bye-Bye Ban: Xbox One Coming to China This September

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 30, 2014

Microsoft says its Xbox One console will begin selling in China in September. The Chinese government lifted is ban on video consoles in January.

WMT: Walmart Wants to Save You Money on Auto Insurance

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 30, 2014

Walmart has partnered with a website to allow customers to compare and purchase auto insurance online, promoted at WMT stores and its website.

GOOG: Google Will Stop Scanning G-Mail Accounts of Students

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 30, 2014

Google says that it won't scan student Gmail accounts for advertising purposes any more. GOOG stock sank modestly in Wednesday trading.

Star Wars 7 Cast Is Confirmed: Who’s Who

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 30, 2014

Director J.J. Abrams says the cast of Star Wars 7 has been set. The movie, which hits theaters in Dec. 15, will begin filming in the coming weeks.

ENR: Energizer Stock Soars on Company Split News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 30, 2014

Energizer Holdings said it will separate its core businesses into two publicly-traded companies in a tax-free spin-off. ENR stock jumped on the news.

Gold and Silver Report: Gold Prices Edge Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2014

Gold prices sank slightly in Tuesday trading, remaining below $1,300 an ounce, as the Federal Reserve began its Federal Open Markets Committee meeting.

Oprah Chai Tea Arrives at Starbucks, Teavana Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2014

A blend of teas developed in a collaboration between Oprah Winfrey and Starbucks' Teavana shops debuts at the tea chain on Tuesday.