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 Drops as Government Shuts Down

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 1, 2013

Gold futures hardly felt a safe haven Tuesday, dropping sharply on the first day of the U.S. government shutdown.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iWatch to Get Flexible OLED Display

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 1, 2013

Apple is developing a flexible plastic display for its upcoming iWatch; Android tablets overtake iPads; and Apple hires Toronto Blue Jays assistant manager.

Gold Dips But Posts Quarterly Gain

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 30, 2013

Gold fell back in Monday trading as investors sought clues about the possibility of a government shutdown due to a budget battle in Washington.

Airline Passengers Don’t Mind Paying Fees for These New Perks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 30, 2013

Instead of introducing fees for formerly-free services, airlines are now adding charges for enhanced services.

Monday Apple Rumors: Samsung to Assist With Upcoming A8 Chip

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 30, 2013

Samsung will manufacture a minority share of next year's A8 chip; Apple gets rights to iPhone name in Brazil; and Cupertino expected to approve new campus.

Demand for the Ford Fusion Remains High

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 30, 2013

Ford is hoping to set a sales record this year for its Ford Fusion models, which could sell as many as 300,000 vehicles by years end.

Siemens Slashing 7,000 More Jobs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 30, 2013

German industrial giant Siemens is expanding previously announced personnel cuts and will now eliminate 15,000 jobs in a bid to lower costs.

Gold Climbs as Government Shutdown Fears Mount

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 27, 2013

A congressional battle over government funding helped to send gold higher on Friday, pushing the metal to post a small rise for the week.

Friday Apple Rumors: Retina iPad Mini May Not Ship Next Month

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 27, 2013

There may not be enough Retina iPad Minis available to launch in October; Carl Icahn to meet Tim Cook on Monday; Martha Stewart broke her iPad.

Gold Slides on Mixed Economic News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 26, 2013

Gold fell back in Thursday trading after jobless claims came in lower than expected, but second-quarter GDP growth missed estimates.