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

Identity Theft Alert: 40M Target Customers Involved in Massive Data Breach

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A major data breach at a large number of Target stores resulted in the theft of customer credit and debit card data that could be used for identify theft.

Gold Gains As Fed Announces Tapering Plans

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold advanced modestly in Wednesday trading as the Federal Reserve announced long-expected plans to begin winding down its economic stimulus.

Delta Says No to In-Flight Wifi Phone Calls

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Delta Air Lines CEO says the carrier will not allow cellular or WiFi phone calls on its flights no matter what regulators decide.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: No iPhone Deal With China Mobile Yet

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

China Mobile says iPhone deal still under discussion; the new Mac Pro goes on sale this week; and Samsung and TSM to share Apple chip production.

Gold Falls on Fed Tapering Speculation

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold retreated in Tuesday trading as investors braced themselves for the possibility that the Federal Reserve will cut monthly stimulus soon.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Holiday Mac Sales Surge 29%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple sold 29% more Macs in November and December; 64-bit A7 processor caused industry panic; and Apple loses New Zealand trademark suit.

Facebook Reveals ‘Donate Now’ Button

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Facebook users can now make donations to charities using a new donate now button on Facebook pages and web feeds.

5 GM Plants in 3 States to Share $1.3B in Upgrades

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

General Motors says it will spend more than $1 billion at GM plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

Sony President & COO to Step Down

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Phil Molyneux Sony president and COO at its electronics unit will surrender those positions and become non-executive chairman in January.

Facebook Video Ads Coming to Your News Feed Thursday

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

This week Facebook video ads will begin appearing on user feeds on both the social network's mobile and web platforms.

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