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

GM to Recall 1.3M More Vehicles for Steering Glitch

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

General Motors has recalled more than one million older Chevy, Pontiac and Saturn cars over defective power steering systems in the latest GM recall.

April Fools Pranks: The Google Maps Pokemon App

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Google has inserted a Pokémon capture game into its Google Maps app for iOS and Android devices as an April Fool's prank.

Gold Drops for Fourth Straight Session

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold settled lower for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, while silver dipped, and mining stocks moved broadly lower.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Tries to Poach Talent from Swiss Watchmakers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple looks to hire talent from top Swiss watchmakers; Apple and Samsung back in court for new patent suit; and Apple e-book suit gets class action status.

Amazon: 6 New Shows Coming to Prime Instant Video

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Amazon says that it has given full series orders to 6 shows that premiered as pilots on Amazon Prime Video in February.

Sorry, Meat Lovers! Beef Prices Hit Record High

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Beef prices are hitting record highs after a harsh winter reduced cattle herds that were already thinned by a lingering drought in the Midwest.

Gold Prices Post Weekly Loss of 3%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold prices fell fractionally in Friday trading on stronger consumer spending and personal income data, ending the week down about 3%.

Friday Apple Rumors: Roku CEO Says Apple TV Loses Money

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Roku's CEO calls Apple TV an iPad accessory that loses money; Apple said to launch two iPhone 6 models; and Istanbul's first Apple Store opens in April.

WFM: Whole Foods Plans to Brew Its Own Beer

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Whole Foods Market plans to open its own brewery at a new WFM store in Houston, Texas.

TSLA: Tesla Installs New Battery Shields to Prevent Fires

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Tesla Motors' CEO says it will install shields to better protect car batteries from road debris impacts, sending TSLA shares higher.

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