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

Kodak Sells Off Patents for $525M

A group of companies, including Google, Apple, Microsoft and Research in Motion, will pay $525 million to purchase a portfolio of patents from bankrupt Kodak.

General Motors to Buy Back 200M Shares From Treasury

General Motors will spend $5.5 billion to repurchase 200 million shares owned by the government, which says it will sell its remaining stake within 15 months.

Gold Hits Three-Month Low on Cliff Progress

Gold futures dropped in Tuesday trading as news of progress in U.S. budget talks dampened investor enthusiasm for the metal.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Amazon to Take on iPhone Next Year

Amazon will launch an iPhone rival next year; Samsung is dropping sales European injunctions against Apple; and Apple could release a discount iPhone.

Toyota Hit With Record $17.4M Fine for Safety Recall Delays

Toyota has been slapped with a record $17.4 million fine by federal regulators over its failure to report safety problems in a timely manner.