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

Watson Supercomputer Has Not Been the Moneymaker IBM Hoped

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

IBM's supercomputer Watson is taking longer to adapt to commercial uses than expected and has produced minimal revenues.

Gold Drops as Lower Trade Deficit Boosts U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold slid in Tuesday trading after the government said November's U.S. trade deficit was lower than expected, pushing the U.S. dollar higher.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone 6 Could be Super-Thin

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple's next iPhone could be just 6mm thick; the App Store generated $10 billion for Apple last year; and Apple holds sale for Lunar New Year in Asia.

Gold Recovers After Surprise Drop, Ends Slightly Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold suffered a sharp, unexplained drop in Monday trading, but recovered lost ground to end the day with only a slight loss.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Snaps Up Mobile App-Maker SnappyLabs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple buys camera app maker SnappyLabs; Apple modifies corporate charter to promote diversity; and Apple downgraded on moral concerns.

SCTY – SolarCity Stock Shines After Goldman Sachs Upgrade

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

SolarCity stock jumped after Goldman Sachs raised its rating and price target for the solar power company shares.

Men’s Wearhouse Makes Hostile Bid for Jos. A. Bank

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Men's Wearhouse has increased its bid for Jos. A. Bank and will take the proposal directly to JOSB shareholders after its earlier bid was rejected.

Yahoo Malware Attack: 27K Computers Infected Per Hour

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Yahoo says that hackers infected ads posted on its European websites with malware, but that the ads have been removed.

Gold Posts 2% Weekly Gain to Start the New Year

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold rose for a second consecutive session to end the week up 2%, in a strong showing to start off the new year.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone 6 to Come in Two Sizes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple to launch 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch iPhone 6 models; iPhone deal to dent China Mobile earnings; and analyst says 12-inch iPad hybrid aimed at businesses.

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