Christopher Freeburn

Christopher Freeburn

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 Slips Ahead of FOMC Minutes

Gold settled down slightly in Wednesday trading prior to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's July Federal Open Markets Committee meeting.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: September Launch for iTunes Radio

Apple will debut iTunes Radio in September; China Telecom sees subscriber gains after adding iPhone; and Apple credits researcher for identifying web flaw.

Johnson & Johnson May Pay $3B+ Over Recalled Hip Implants

Settling thousands of lawsuits over defective hip implants could cost Johnson & Johnson $3 billion under a settlement plan being considered by the company.

$2B+ Explosion Penalty May Push PG&E to Bankruptcy

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) could be hit with a $2.25 billion fine over a 2010 natural gas pipeline blast that killed eight people.

Gold Gains on Seasonal Asian Demand

Gold moved higher in Tuesday trading as India began a season religious celebration that typically pushes up demand for physical gold.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Foxconn to Ship Two iPhones in Sept.

Apple has asked Foxconn to ship two new iPhones next month; Mac sales expected to fall in current quarter; and iPhones not really "made in China."

Gold Slips on Profit-Taking

Gold and silver sank slightly on Monday as investors took profits after last week's precious metal rally.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5C To Cost Between $400 and $500

Apple will price the iPhone 5C between $400 and $500; Steve Jobs biopic stumbles at box office; and Apple to replace graphics cards in some 2011 iMacs.

Gold Rises, Posts Weekly Gain

Gold futures climbed modestly on Friday as Middle East violence and Federal Reserve tapering fears drove equities markets lower.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S to Get 128GB Storage

Apple's new iPhone 5S will come in gold and offer up to 128GB of storage; Apple could debut TV product by November; and Apple anti-trust lawsuit dismissed.