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

Monday Apple Rumors: Convex Home Button for iPhone 5S

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The iPhone 5S features a fingerprint sensor under a convex home button; iPad 5 adopts the iPad Mini's display; and Norway bans Oslo flyovers for 3D maps.

NBC Buys Streaming Video Start-up Stringwire

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

NBC News will purchase video sharing startup Stringwire to acquire its technology and founder, Phil Groman.

Gold Edges Higher on Better Chinese Manufacturing

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

More good economic news from China sent gold slightly higher in Friday trading, prompting the metal to end the week with a small increase.

Amazon Planning Android Gaming Console in Time for Holidays

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Internet retail giant Amazon will launch an Android-powered gaming console by the end of this year, according to GameInformer.

Friday Apple Rumors: Apple Board Pressures CEO Over Innovation

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple's board is concerned about its product pipeline; Tim Cook talks NSA surveillance with President Obama; and T-Mobile adds subscribers with the iPhone.

BlackBerry Considers Going Private

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

BlackBerry's executive team is said to be warming to the idea of taking the handset maker private as its sales and market share dwindle.

Gold Jumps on Strong Chinese Trade Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold posted solid gains in Thursday trading driven by strong Chinese economic data and a weakening U.S. dollar.

Time Warner to Delay Spinning Off Time Inc.

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Time Warner's CEO says the company will postpone the spinoff of Time Inc. until next year to give the unit's new CEO more time to develop strategy.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPhone’s Q2 U.S. Market Share Rises

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple's share of the U.S. smartphone market rose last quarter; five publishers dispute e-book restrictions on Apple; and iPhone 5S parts hint at dual flash.

Anti-Smoking Bans Move Outdoors

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Health advocates and lawmakers are increasingly banning smoking in outdoor public spaces, even as experts disagree about the potential health risk.

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