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 Rises on China, Ukraine Worries

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 11, 2014

Gold gained for a second straight session on concerns over China's economy and the on-going crisis in Ukraine.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iOS 8 Maps to Integrate Transit Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 11, 2014

Apple to include mass transit data in iOS 8 Maps app; Norman Foster says Stanford University inspired Apple HQ design; and iTunes Radio audience grows fast.

EBAY Rejects Board Nominees Put Up by Carl Icahn

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 11, 2014

Two Carl Icahn-backed nominees to eBay's board have been rejected by the online auction giant, which is advancing its own slate of candidates.

Gold Inches Up on Rising Ukraine Confrontation

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 10, 2014

Gold moved slightly higher in Monday trading as worsening tensions over Ukraine boosted the metal's safe haven appeal.

Monday Apple Rumors: Samsung to Begin A8 Chip Production in Q2

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 10, 2014

Samsung will produce some of Apple's new A8 chip; Russia's Megafon will buy 750,000 iPhones over three years; and the iPhone 5s gaining on older models.

Another Price Cut for AT&T Wireless Plans

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 10, 2014

AT&T has cut the price of its 2GB mobile wireless plan by $15 a month as it tries to compete with rival wireless carriers.

RVLT: Revolution Lighting Stock Surges on Value Lighting Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 10, 2014

Revolution Lightning announced an acquisition and an upbeat revenue forecast, sending RVLT stock up sharply on Monday.

BA: Hairline Cracks Found in Wings of 42 Boeing Dreamliner Jets

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 10, 2014

BA stock fell after Boeing said that hairline cracks have been discovered in some 787 jets currently in production.

HBO GO Crashes During True Detective Finale

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 10, 2014

The finale of HBO's True Detective series proved too much for the HBO GO streaming app, which crashed for many users.

Gold Drops On Stronger February Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 7, 2014

Gold fell sharply in Friday trading after the Labor Department's February jobs report showed stronger-than-forecast U.S. hiring.