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

Gold Edges Higher on Weakening U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2013

Expectations that Federal Reserve stimulus will remain in place sent the U.S. dollar lower and gold marginally higher on Tuesday.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: 12.9-Inch iPad Currently in Production

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2013

Apple to launch bigger iPad next year; the Retina iPad Mini has a smaller color range than the iPad Air; and Appeals Court reverses Samsung product ban.

Bitcoin Keeps Soaring, Briefly Tops $900

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2013

On Tuesday, bitcoin briefly traded over $900 on the Mt. Gox exchange in a volatile session marked with wide price swings.

TSLA – Feds Open Official Safety Probe into Tesla Fires

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2013

Federal regulators have launched an investigation into Tesla Motors' Model S electric cars after three TSLA vehicle fires were reported in recent weeks.

Oracle Buys Bitzer Mobile in Bring-Your-Own-Device Bid

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2013

Oracle has acquired Bitzer Mobile, a developer of security technology for corporate networks with BYOD policies.

Gold Falls While Equities Surge

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 18, 2013

Rising equities markets weakened gold's appeal to investors, sending the precious metal down sharply in Monday trading.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple to Pay $345M for 3D-Sensor Firm PrimeSense

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 18, 2013

Apple will buy Israeli 3D-sensor firm PrimeSense for $345 million; Foxconn shifts iPhone 5c production; and Chinese buyers line up for gold iPhone in NYC.

Intel to Open Pop-Up ‘Experience’ Stores for the Holidays

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 18, 2013

Intel will launch a number of temporary nationwide shops highlighting products that use its technology during the holiday shopping season.

Gold Posts Weekly Gain on Renewed Stimulus Confidence

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 15, 2013

Renewed belief that the Fed will postpone tapering sent gold higher on Friday to end the week with slight gain.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5c Production Plunges as 5s Soars

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 15, 2013

Daily iPhone 5c output continues to fall as demand for 5s grows; Icahn boosts Apple holdings; top Apple exec says iPhone was a 'bet the company' device.