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

7 Top Holiday Scams

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The AARP has released its list of the top 7 holiday scams, warning people to be diligent during the holiday season.

Gold Sinks on Higher U.S. Consumer Spending

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold fell back below $1,200 an ounce on Monday as the Commerce Department reported higher consumer spending in November.

Monday Apple Rumors: Bigger iPhone 6 to Debut in May 2014

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple to launch 5-inch iPhone in May 2014; China Mobile to sell iPhones beginning Jan. 17; and Apple has secret packaging-development room.

AAPL Stock: 5 Things to Know About Apple-China Mobile Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

An agreement to bring the iPhone to China Mobile sent AAPL stock up sharply in Monday morning trading.

Gold Posts 2.5% Weekly Drop

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold recovered some lost territory in Friday trading, rising back above $1,200 an ounce, but still finished down for the week.

Friday Apple Rumors: Poor iPhone 5c Sales Holding Up China Mobile Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Weak iPhone 5c sales may be delaying a deal between Apple and China Mobile; the iPhone caused Google to 'start over'; and iBookstore adds gifting option.

Major Banks Suspend Traders for Forex Trading Collusion

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A number of leading banks have suspended traders after a probe of London Forex trading uncovered possible collusion among traders.

Gold Plunges a Day After Fed Tapering Decision

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold dropped more than 3% in Thursday trading in the wake of the Fed's decision to begin tapering its monthly stimulus.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Pricey New Mac Pro Sells Out Launch Supply

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple's new U.S.-assembled Mac Pro sold out its launch inventory; Mac web cams can be hacked; and Candy Crush Saga is 2013's most downloaded iPhone app.

Major Retailers Turn Their Backs on FedEx and UPS

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

FedEx and UPS are facing a rising challenge from smaller, regional delivery networks, which are attracting business from major retailers.

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