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

Dick Clark Left Legacy, Huge Estate

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

American Bandstand host Dick Clark, who died Wednesday, left an estate worth ‘hundreds of millions,’ and a legacy of music, TV, radio and business success.

Dark Meat Chicken Surge Spurs Shortages, Price Hikes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

American consumers are increasingly interested in chicken legs and thighs, passing up white meat, leading to supply shortages and rising prices.

Coke Loses Bears, Shares Dollar Stores, Adds Spotify

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

In a flurry of partnership deals ranging from football stadiums to online music, Coke loses 2 and wins 1.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Liquidmetal Back for iPhone 5?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Will the next iPhone have a Liquidmetal back? Apple and Samsung CEO’s to meet over litigation, and 140,000 Macs still infected with Flashback.

Critical Shortage Could Halt Auto Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Explosion at German plant halves global supply of key chemical ingredient in resin used for brake and fuel lines, threatening auto production and sales.

First Solar Slashes Jobs, Closes Plant

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Solar panel maker First Solar (FSLR) is laying off employees and shutting down production lines to trim costs.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Partner Increases 28nm Chip Production

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A Taiwanese chipmaker is ramping up production, European telecoms think Nokia's Lumia will be a failure and Google faces FTC fines.

CNBC: 10 Social Security Benefit Tips

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

CNBC recently offered up 10 tips about Social Security benefits, including ways to get more money and what your number says about you.

HTC Shares Fall After CFO Change

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

HTC sees shares fall 6% as the company replaces its CFO and faces new smartphone competition from Samsung.

Video Games Join the Ride on Disney Cruises

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Disney is bringing video games aboard its newest $1 billion cruise ships, letting kids and parents play on super-high-definition, interactive screens.

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