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

BlackBerry Has No Plans to Do Away With Smartphone

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

BlackBerry's new CEO says that the company won't dump its smartphone business, but that a turnaround will take six quarters.

Gold Gains as U.S. Dollar Pulls Back

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold benefited from a weaker U.S. dollar rising slightly in Monday trading, and miners had a broadly positive day too.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Quiet on iPad Air Launch Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple doesn't say how many iPads sold last weekend; a top Apple executive retires; and Steve Wozniak says he'd like to see partnership with Google.

Procter & Gamble Cashes in on NFL Patriots’ Success

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Procter & Gamble generates relatively cheap promotion for its Gillette brand by paying to keep its name on the New England Patriots' home stadium.

Gold Sinks on U.S. Dollar Rally

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold futures ended the week down 3% after falling modestly in Friday trading on a stronger U.S. dollar.

This Country Wants a 20% Soda Tax

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

British researchers say that a 20% tax on sales of sugary soda could reduce the number of obese people in the U.K. by 1.3%.

Walmart Offers Online Holiday Deals a Month Early

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Walmart is offering a number of Black Friday-style deals on its digital storefront on November 1.

Friday Apple Rumors: Samsung to Provide Retina iPad Mini Screens

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple taps Samsung for more Retina iPad Mini screens; iPad tablet market share fells below 30% in 3Q; and Apple cuts older iPad Smart cover colors.

Gold Drops on Improving Economic Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold fell in Thursday trading after two reports suggested a stronger U.S. economy, possibly signaling an earlier end to Fed stimulus efforts.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Retina iPad Mini to Hit Stores Nov. 21

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Target's website indicates Retina iPad Mini to launch on Nov 21; iPad Airs arrive at stores; and space gray iPhone 5s is most popular with U.S. buyers.

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