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

Retailers See Weak Holiday Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

U.S. consumers didn't hit the mall as hard as hoped for this holiday season, with retail sales growing just 0.7% over last year, well below predicted growth.

Gold Rises on U.S. Budget Standoff, Posts Weekly Loss

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold gained in Friday trading after U.S. budget talks appeared to reach a new impasse and Congress departed for the holidays, but was down for the week.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone Increases U.S. Smartphone Lead

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple now holds a record share of the U.S. smartphone market; Apple appeals a judge's refusal to ban Samsung phones; and Apple needs a TV to keep growing.

3 Biggest Restaurant Nutrition Trends in 2012

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Calorie counts on menus, allergy awareness and bans on large-size sugary drinks topped the trends for restaurants this year.

Instagram Reverts to Old Ad Policy Amid Outcry

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Instagram is retracting a new terms-of-service agreement that allowed it to share user data and photos with advertisers without permission or compensation.

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