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

Gold Gains Ahead of Critical Crimea Secession Vote

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 14, 2014

Gold moved higher on Friday as referendum that could lead to Crimea's secession from Ukraine is planned for this weekend, raising U.S.-Russian tensions.

Friday Apple Rumors: Plans for a Larger iPad Pro Have Been ‘Shelved’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 14, 2014

Apple drops plans for a 12.85-inch iPad; Arizona plant to produce fraction of needed sapphire screens; Apple holds billions in U.S. Treasuries offshore.

Amazon Prime Lawsuit: Are Prices Inflated to Cover ‘Free’ Shipping?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 14, 2014

An Amazon Prime lawsuit accuses Amazon of encouraging third-party vendors to quietly include shipping costs in an item's total price.

Russian Military Exercises, Weak China Data Send Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 13, 2014

Gold moved slightly higher on Thursday as reports of new Russian troop movements near Ukraine and slowing Chinese growth worried investors.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iTunes Radio Could Become A Standalone App

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 13, 2014

Apple may give iTunes Radio its own iOS 8 app; Pioneer Electronics could add CarPlay to its auto products; new San Francisco Apple Store gets final okay.

Barnes & Noble, Microsoft Sign Co-Branding Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 13, 2014

Documents filed with the SEC on Thursday indicate that Microsoft and Barnes & Noble have entered into a co-branding agreement for NOOK tablet content.