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

Microsoft May Bring Back Traditional Options in Windows 8 Update

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

An upcoming update for Microsoft's Windows 8 OS will make the Start Menu and Metro interface optional.

Gold Rises as Fed Tapering Speculation Grows

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold moved up modestly in weak trading on Monday as investors tried to guess when the Federal Reserve would begin tapering stimulus.

Monday Apple Rumors: China Mobile to Take iPhone Pre-Orders on Dec. 12

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

China Mobile to accept iPhone preorders on Thursday; Apple lists and then pulls 4K monitors; and Apple Stores host free coding classes on Wednesday.

SEC Investigating More Banks in Hiring Probe

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The SEC is probing the hiring practices of major international banks in China under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Gold Slips on Solid November Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold futures fell slightly in Friday trading on a better jobs report for November, ending the week down 2%.

Friday Apple Rumors: China Mobile iPad Deal Expected Soon

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The iPad will likely come to China Mobile soon; an app can track shoppers at Apple Stores; and Apple says Samsung should pay $22 million in legal fees.

Why the Comcast-TWC Merger Will Probably Not Happen

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

One FCC commissioner says that the Obama administration is unlikely to approve a merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable.

Gold Falls Back on Better Economic News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold surrendered much of Wednesday's rise, dropping in Thursday trading on improved employment and GDP data.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Inks iPhone Deal with China Mobile

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple and China Mobile finally sign iPhone deal; Carl Icahn wants shareholder vote on bigger share buyback; and President Obama not allowed to use iPhone.

Gold Jumps Despite Better Private Jobs Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold gained sharply in Wednesday trading even after a report showed stronger U.S. jobs growth during November.

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