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

May Jobs Tumble, Unemployment Now 8.2%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The U.S. created just 69,000 jobs, far short of even the lowest estimates. Construction shed 28,000, and government employment dropped 13,000.

Wells Fargo Settles Memphis Lawsuit for $432.5 Million

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Wells Fargo has agreed to pay out $432.5 million to settle a lawsuit by the city of Memphis, Tenn., over predatory lending to minority borrowers.

Retail Same-Store Sales Mostly Strong in May

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Shoppers flocked to retail stores in May, sending same-store sales at many retailers past expectations for the month.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Cricket Debuts Prepaid iPhone in June

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The iPhone comes to prepaid carrier Cricket in June; Microsoft Office will arrive in App Store for iPad in November; and Mac sales rise sharply in Asia.

Citigroup Mortgage Whistleblower Receives $31 Million

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Sherry Hunt a whistleblower against Citigroup received $31 million as part of a settlement between the bank and federal regulators over fraudulent mortgages.

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