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

BA: Boeing Moving 1,000 Jobs From Washington to California

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 11, 2014

Boeing will transfer 1,000 more engineering positions from the Puget Sound area to Southern California, the latest job migration out of Washington by BA.

Anyone in U.S. Can Buy Google Glass During This One-Day Sale

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 11, 2014

Google will allow any adult in the U.S. to purchase a Google Glass headset for $1,500 on April 15 in a special one-day sale.

Gold and Silver Report: GG Sinks on Higher Hostile Bid for Osisko

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 10, 2014

Gold jumped as investor fears of a Fed interest rate hike eased. Meanwhile, Goldcorp (GG) fell after it raised its hostile takeover bid for rival Osisko.

HPQ: HP Settles Bribery Case for $108M

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 10, 2014

Hewlett-Packard has agreed to pay $108 million to settle allegations of bribery at some of its overseas units. The deal sent HPQ stock higher on Thursday.

Dozens Fall Sick on Princess Cruises Ship Off California

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 10, 2014

More than 80 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises liner on a Pacific cruise from Los Angeles have been sickened by a possible norovirus outbreak.

Walmart Announces New Line of Low-Priced Organic Foods

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 10, 2014

Walmart is partnering with Wild Oats to bring 100 packaged organic foods products at non-organic prices to half its U.S. stores in the next several months.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Gears Up for Heavy Fall Launch Schedule

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 10, 2014

Apple will release new iPads, iPhones, a MacBook Air and the iWatch this fall; Apple hires four more ad agencies; and Apple's software design head retires.

BAC: Bank of America Must Refund Customers $727M

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 10, 2014

Bank of America has reached a settlement with federal regulators to refund $727 million to consumers and pay fines over improper BAC sales practices.

Gold and Silver Report: HL Surges on Q1 Production

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 9, 2014

Gold prices settled lower on Wednesday, as did silver. However, HL stock rose sharply after Hecla Mining reported higher Q1 gold and silver production.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: 4.7-Inch iPhone to Launch Ahead of Larger Model

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 9, 2014

Apple to debut two iPhones this fall, with 4.7-inch model coming first; Apple explains Samsung damages claim; and Apple hires suggest baseband chip move.