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

Andrea Jung to Step Down as Avon Chairman, Shares Surge

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Avon said on Friday that former CEO Andrea Jung would step down from its board at the end of the year, sending its shares sharply higher.

ECB Comments Send Gold Soaring

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold soared to an 110month high in Thursday trading after the head of the European Central Bank indicated that it would keep interest rates low.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Wants to Dump Intel from Macs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple wants to ditch Intel processors from its Mac computers; third party Lightning-compatible docks will be delayed; and Apple is developing wireless earbuds.

Retail Sales Rise Modestly in September

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Retail rose just 0.8% over last year in September, half of what analysts had predicted as school shopping faded and spending slowed.

FDA Pulls Approval for a Generic Antidepressant

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A generic version of antidepressant Wellbutrin has lost FDA approval after tests showed it less effective than the brand name drug at a certain dosage.

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