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

Friday Apple Rumors: New MacBook Line to Debut at WWDC

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A new MacBook line will debut at the WWDC; iPhone 4S Production decline less than expected; and Apple settles with Australian regulators over iPad 4G claims.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Most App Developers Focus on iOS

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

App developers remain focused on iOS; 73% of U.S. iPhone purchasers choose 4S model; and workers riot at Foxconn's Chengdu factory.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Slimmer iPhone 5, Better Cameras

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Next iPhone will feature slimmer design, improved cameras: Google brings 3D maps to iOS and Android; and Apple hits 29 HTC devices with patent complaints.

Diageo to Spend $1.54B to Boost Scotch Whisky Capacity

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Premium Scottish liquor distiller Diageo has announced that it will invest $1.54 billion to boost its production of Scotch Whiskey over the next five years.

Coinstar to Launch Starbucks’ Seattle’s Best Coffee Kiosks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Starbucks has signed a five-year deal with Coinstar to launch thousands of automated kiosks dispensing Seattle's Best brand coffee nationwide.

Sara Lee Sheds Iconic Name, Becomes Hillshire Brands

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Sara Lee is changing its iconic name to Hillshire Brands Company and spinning off its coffee and tea business in Europe.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Major Mac Line Updates at WWDC

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple will relaunch almost the entire Mac line at WWDC; iPad trounces 'floundering' Kindle Fire; and Sprint's Virgin Mobile to offer prepaid iPhone.

AIG CEO: Raise Retirement Age to 70 or 80

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

AIG CEO Robert Benmosche says with rising life expectancy and growing government debt worldwide, the retirement age must be raised to as high as 80.

8 Things to Know About Microsoft’s SmartGlass

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

At the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Microsoft unveiled its SmartGlass software that switches video and data between its Xbox console and mobile devices.

Diamonds Could Add Sparkle to Portfolios in July

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The Singapore Diamond Exchange, founded last year, will open trading of the precious gems to wealthy investors in July.

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