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

Friday Apple Rumors: Austin Facility ‘in Peril’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2012

A planned Austin, Texas, facility is endangered by a lagging incentive-approval process, Apple's sales in China soar, and the Mac App Store passes 10,000 apps.

GDP Slows to 2.2%, Below Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2012

The U.S. growth rate continued expanding in Q1, but less briskly and missing economists’ forecasts of at least 2.5% growth.

Overseas Corruption Probes: Beyond Wal-Mart

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 26, 2012

A total of 150 companies and individuals are under scrutiny for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Jobs Was Behind an Ad-Supported OS

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 26, 2012

Plus: iPads attract first-time Apple customers, and Apple’s Cupertino employees to get a secure cafeteria -- no outsiders allowed.

AstraZeneca CEO Resigns, Shares Drop

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 26, 2012

CEO David Brennan departs after the company reported lower earnings and sales for the last quarter and a diminished outlook for the year.