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

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Updates MacBook Air Models, Drops Prices

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2014

Apple adds faster chips to its MacBook Air line; the iPhone 6 camera will sport larger pixels; and closing arguments begin in Apple-Samsung patent lawsuit.

S: Sprint Loses Less Than Expected, Raises Outlook

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2014

Sprint reported a lower quarter loss, topped revenue forecasts and raised its forecast for 2014, sending S stock up sharply.

Gold and Silver Report: NEM Stock Drops as ABX Merger Talks End

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 28, 2014

Gold inched lower in Monday trading, falling below $1,300 an ounce. NEM stock and ABX shares fell sharply after the two miners ended their merger talks.

Google: Our Self-Driving Cars Are Getting Better

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 28, 2014

Google says that its self-driving cars can now overcome common street traffic conditions that would have stumped them just two years ago.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple to Fix iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake Buttons

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 28, 2014

Apple will repair defective iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake buttons; Apple gets stay in upcoming ebook trial; and Appeals Court revives Apple, Motorola patent claims.

Microsoft to Jump Into Original Content Game With New TV Shows for Xbox

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 28, 2014

Microsoft is developing a range of original shows -- the first of which debuts in June -- to see how its Xbox audience responds.

AZN, PFE: Pfizer Confirms Interest in Buying AstraZeneca

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 28, 2014

Pfizer says it has approached AstraZeneca about a possible $100 billion merger deal, sending AZN stock surging in Monday trading.

Gold and Silver Report: Gold Rises Again, NEM Stock Climbs on Beat

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 25, 2014

Gold rose modestly, buoyed by increasing tensions between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine. In mining news, NEM stock gained after an earnings beat.

Friday Apple Rumors: Apple, Google Settle Massive Anti-Poaching Lawsuit

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 25, 2014

Apple and three other tech giants have settled a class action tech hiring lawsuit; lunch with Tim Cook up for auction again; and Apple to sell more bonds.

P: Pandora Stock Plunges on Weak Outlook

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 25, 2014

Pandora issued an earnings forecast that fell below analysts' expectations, sending P stock tumbling more than 14% on Friday.