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

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 to Get 8MP Cameras

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple will include 8MP cameras in the upcoming iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2; Icahn admits tensions during Cook meeting; and Apple's new campus wins approval.

Oracle Faces Shareholder Revolt Over CEO Pay

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Software giant Oracle is facing criticism from a shareholders' rights group about the size of Larry Ellison's compensation.

JCPenney to Launch 565 Disney Store-Within-a-Stores on Oct 4

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Disney Shops will opened this week at 565 JCPenney stores nationwide.

Kindle Fire HDX Review: 5 Things the Experts Are Saying

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Reviewers are praising an array of improvements in Amazon's new Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch tablet.

Google Buys Hand-Gesture Software Company Flutter for $40M

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Google has acquired a startup that makes gesture detection software.

Tesla Car Battery Catches Fire After Crash

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The lithium-ion battery in a Tesla Motors electric car caught fire after apparently being struck by road debris outside Seattle.

Gold, Silver Jump on Weak Jobs Data, Continuing Shutdown

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A weak jobs report and increasing fears over the government shutdown and looming debt ceiling battle sent gold and silver up sharply in Wednesday trading.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Icahn Presses for $150B Share Buyback

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Carl Icahn pushes Tim Cook to consider much higher share buyback; not enough Retina iPad Minis for October launch; and Apple has 10% of all corporate cash.

Yahoo Acquires Hitpost, Another Sports App Developer

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Yahoo is reportedly about to purchase sports app maker Hitpost, marking the second sports app it has acquired this year.

Top Microsoft Investors to Gates: Get Out!

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

According to Reuters three of Microsoft's largest shareholders want Bill Gates to step down as chairman.

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