Christopher Freeburn

Christopher Freeburn

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

HOG: Harley-Davidson Stock Revs Up on Earnings Beat

Harley-Davidson reported higher first-quarter U.S. sales and a profit that topped forecasts, sending HOG stock up sharply.

RCII: Rent-A-Center to Close 150 Stores in U.S.

Rent-A-Center posted Q1 earnings that beat forecasts, but missed on revenue and said it would shutter 150 stores across the U.S. RCII stock surged.

KO: Supreme Court to Decide If Coca-Cola Pomegranate Juice Labels Are Misleading

Coca-Cola argued before the Supreme Court that the label for its Pomegranate Blueberry juice blend wasn't misleading, though two justices seemed doubtful.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Gearing Up for Major Mobile Payment Push

Apple is hiring senior execs for mobile payment service; Apple offers free device recycling; and Samsung says Apple patents worth just a fraction of claims.

Gold and Silver Report: NEM Stock Surges on Report of Failed ABX Merger

Gold slid in Monday trading as equities markets gained. Meanwhile, NEM stock jumped after its rumored merger with Barrick Gold collapsed; ABX finished lower.

Report: Is Square Mulling a Sale to Google?

According to the Wall Street Journal, payment processor Square has spoken with Google about a purchase. Square denies the report.

MSFT, NOK: Nokia Oyj to Be Renamed Microsoft Mobile

According to reports, MSFT will rebrand Nokia's phone business Microsoft Mobile when its purchase of the unit closes this week.

Biofuels Study: Corn Ethanol Worse Than Gas for Global Warming

A federally-funded study suggests that corn residue-based biofuels might not help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short term.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Battling Google for Top Gaming Apps

Apple is making deals with game developers to boost iOS; first-generation Apple TVs suffering iTunes problem; and some unclaimed WWDC tickets available.

Whopper Wi-Fi to Roll Out at Burger King Nationwide

Burger King says it is rolling out "Whopper Wi-Fi" at its locations across the U.S. using AT&T's Ready Zone Wi-Fi hotspot technology.