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

Exxon Mobil: Q1 Profits Fall, Q2 Dividend Rises

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

ExxonMobil’s first-quarter earnings fell 11%, missing analysts’ forecasts, while revenue rose and oil and natural gas production slid.

10 Brands Finding Pinterest Success

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Social media site Pinterest has become a part of marketing and promotional strategies at a number of big-name businesses.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: HTC Blames iPhone 4S for Lousy Quarter

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Taiwanese manufacturer HTC says the iPhone 4S was a major factor in its U.S. sales slide; meanwhile, Sprint said it will offer unlimited data with the next iPhone.

Coca-Cola Board Recommends Stock Split

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Coca-Cola's board recommended a 2-for-1 stock split, the 11th in its history, to be voted on by shareholders on July 10.

Billionaires Back Asteroid Mining Plan

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A plan to harvest valuable minerals from space rocks has gained the backing of two Google executives and a top filmmaker.

$500 Million MetLife ‘Death Master’ Settlement

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

State regulators and MetLife agree to a $500 million settlement over unclaimed life insurance benefits.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple to Lose iPad Trademark in China

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A court battle with a Chinese company is not going in Apple's favor. One official says it will lose the iPad trademark in China.

United Technologies Earnings Beat Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

UTX posted a 19% jump in earnings, excluding charges related to the sale of business units. The Carrier cooling business saw a 19% rise in orders.

Nokia Debt Downgraded to Junk Status

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Struggling cell phone maker Nokia's corporate debt has been downgraded to junk status by Fitch Ratings due to a continuing negative financial outlook.

Monday Apple Rumors: End of the 17-Inch MacBook Pro?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The 17-inch MacBook Pro may disappear, Samsung remains sole supplier of iPad Retina displays and Apple said books and magazines were ‘no different’ than apps.

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