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

CYTK: Cytokinetics Stock in Ugly Free Fall on ALS Drug Fail

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Cytokinetics stock plunged 60% after CYTK revealed that its amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug hadn't met the primary goal of a mid-stage clinical trial.

SNV: Synovus Stock Falls on 1:7 Reverse Stock Split News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Synovus Financial Corporation announced a one-for-seven reverse stock split for its common stock in May. SNV stock sank on the news.

ABBV: AbbVie Beats Street on Soaring Humira Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Pharmaceutical-maker AbbVie posted first-quarter sales that beat estimates on surging sales of its Humira drug, sending ABBV stock higher.

UA, BEAM: Under Armour to Replace Beam in S&P 500

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Under Armour will join the S&P 500 on April 30, replacing Beam, which is being acquired by Suntory. UA stock rose on the news.

Gold and Silver Report: AUY Sinks After GG Drops Hostile Osisko Bid

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold rose for a second session on increasing tensions in Ukraine. AUY shares fell after GG abandoned its hostile bid for Osisko Mining.

TSLA: FTC Officials Come Out in Tesla’s Corner Over Direct Sales Ban

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Three Federal Trade Commission officials said in a blog post that Tesla Motors should be able to sell TSLA vehicles directly to consumers.

UA: Under Armour Stock Trades Lower on Cautious Earnings Comments

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Despite reporting sharp gains in Q1 earnings and revenue, Under Armour shares fell after UA offered tepid guidance for the full year.

FB Newswire: Facebook Launches Real-Time News Tool for Journalists

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Facebook has launched FB Newswire -- a collection of real-time news content designed to be used by journalists -- in partnership with a News Corp. unit.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple May Launch Updated MacBook Airs Next Week

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple could debut refreshed MacBook Air models next week; ex-Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts to join Apple next week; and Cook says iPad drawing new customers.

Severe Winter Weather Chills UPS Forecast

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Harsh winter weather dented first-quarter results at UPS, sending the shipping giant's full-year outlook to the low end of previously-released guidance.

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