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

Weather Channel to Return to DirecTV

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 9, 2014

DirecTV and the Weather Channel have reached a carriage agreement brining the station back to the DTV lineup.

Heartbleed: Newly Exposed Internet Security Flaw Affects Millions of Sites

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 9, 2014

Computer experts say that server security software had a flaw called Heartbleed, which may have compromised the personal data of million of Internet users.

PEP: Pepsi to Launch 3 New ‘Real Sugar’ Colas

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 9, 2014

PEP will launch three new varieties of Pepsi soda made with real sugar in place of high fructose corn syrup in order to win back health conscious consumers.

Gold Rallies on Renewed Ukraine Tensions

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 8, 2014

Gold gained in Tuesday trading as pro-Russian mobs in Eastern Ukraine threatened to spark a new confrontation between Russia and the U.S.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple to Launch iWatch in Q3 2014

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 8, 2014

Apple will debut its iWatch during the third quarter of 2014; lottery winners for WWDC ticket sales notified; and Apple poaches Amazon A9 executive.

TWC, CMCSA Say Merger Will Benefit Millions of Consumers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 8, 2014

Time Warner Cable and Comcast argue in regulatory filings that the TWC-CMCSA merger won't harm subscription TV and broadband service competition.

TWTR, FB: Twitter Profiles Get Facebook-Like Redesign

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 8, 2014

Twitter is rolling out design changes to Twitter profiles that are drawing comparisons to Facebook profiles.

TSLA: Tesla Launches Leasing Program for Business Owners

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 8, 2014

Tesla Motors has launched a leasing program for business owners, permitting the leasing of TSLA vehicles through an online system.

Sneaky Marketing Tricks: Are Those Long Lines at Target Intentional?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 8, 2014

A Belus Capital Advisors analyst thinks that Target stores may be funneling customers into a few checkout lanes as part of marketing tricks to boost sales.

Gold Slips Back Below $1,300 an Ounce

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 7, 2014

Gold dropped modestly on Monday as investors contemplated the possibility of higher interest rates and a rash of recent positive U.S. economic reports.