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: iWatch to Feature Optoelectronic Sensors

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 14, 2014

Apple's upcoming iWatch will use sensors to track health metrics; Apple takes 87.4% of mobile phone industry profits; and Apple-Samsung patent talks fail.

Bitcoin News: Hackers Steal $2.7M Worth of Bitcoin

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 14, 2014

Online thieves have hacked the underground Silk Road 2 website, stealing $2.7 million in bitcoins, just the latest bit of bad bitcoin news.

PS4 Stomps Xbox One in January Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 14, 2014

Sony's Playstation 4 video game console is outselling Microsoft's Xbox One, with PS4 sales double the Xbox One last month.

Gold Gains Again, Rises Above $1,300 an Ounce

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 13, 2014

Gold gained for a seventh consecutive session on Thursday, settling above $1,300 an ounce, as government reports suggested a weaker U.S. economy.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Talks Streaming Deal With Time Warner Cable

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 13, 2014

Apple is discussing a cable TV programming deal for a new set-top box; Apple says it does not use conflict metals; and the non-Retina iPad 2 may be dropped.

Retail’s 10 Most Innovative Companies: Warby Parker Tops List That Includes Amazon, JCrew

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 13, 2014

Fast Company has compiled a list of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Retail, including Amazon, Walmart, eBay and Macy's.

Sears Adds ‘Drive-Thru’ Pickup for Online Orders

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 13, 2014

Sears stores will allow customers to pick up online orders with drive-through service using the Sears mobile app.

Paula Deen Plans a $75M Comeback

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 13, 2014

Paula Deen has received a $75 million investment in an effort to rebuild the empire she lost last year after a scandal over past racial remarks.

Gold Rally Continues for Sixth Session

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 12, 2014

Gold moved higher again on Wednesday, the sixth straight session of gains for the metal, which is closing in on $1,300 an ounce.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple to Ditch Bezels on iPhone 6

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 12, 2014

Apple's next iPhone will shed bezels, stretching the screen edge-to-edge; a new Apple TV may launch in March; and Sony to provide iPhone 6 camera sensors.