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

AOL Plans $400M Stock Buyback, Restructuring

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

AOl announced that it will repurchase $400 million in stock and has promoted CFO Arthur Minson to COO in order to oversee its latest reorganization.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Battery Quality Issues Hit iPhone 5

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The next iPhone may be facing battery supply problems; iTunes will get a major overhaul by year's end; and Apple shares are rate 'outperform.'

JPMorgan Chase Trading Loss May Hit $9B, Shares Drop

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

JPMorgan Chase's previously announced $2 billion trading loss may be closer to $9 billion as the bank tries to exit the credit derivatives trades that went bad.

SEC Charges Hedge Fund Billionaire With Fraud

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Yesterday, the SEC sued Philip Falcone and his hedge fund, Harbinger Capital Partners, alleging that the securities fraud and improper conduct toward investors.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPhones Generated $150B in 5 Years

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The iPhone has generated $150 billion in revenue for Apple since 2007; Apple is investing $1 billion in Nevada facilities; and Google will debut is own tablet.

Court Blocks U.S. Sales of Samsung Galaxy Tablet

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Yesterday, a federal judge granted Apple's request for an injunction against sales of Samsung's Galaxy 10.1 tablet in the U.S. over design patent complaints.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Is the iPhone Still on Top at Verizon?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Analysts differ over whether the iPhone remains Verizon's top-selling phone; Sprint sells more iPhones outside Apple Stores; and San Diego schools buy 26k iPads.

Is Murdoch Preparing to Divide News Corp.?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is mulling the division of News Corp. into two separate companies, splitting the publishing and entertainment sides of the business.

Monday Apple Rumors: Next iPhone Will Feature NFC Payments

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The next iPhone will feature NFC payments; Apple Store employee pay get examined; and Microsoft faces risks with Surface pricing.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone Could Boost China Mobile 3G Use

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

An analyst says China Mobile needs the iPhone; the iPad's effect on notebook sales is slowing: and Apple's App Store spreads to 32 more countries.

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