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

Walmart Agrees to Improve Safety at Thousands of Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Under a settlement with the Labor Department, Walmart will add safety training for workers at its stores nationwide and pay a fine for safety violations.

Gold Gets Boost From Weaker U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold reversed course in Wednesday trading, rising from session lows to close the day with a small gain as the U.S. dollar slipped against other currencies.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple Retains Global PC Lead

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple is the top global PC vendor if tablets are included; iPhone resale values higher than Samsung phones; and Creighton University gets an Apple Store.

Popular Whatsapp App Adds Voice Messaging

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Whatsapp's mobile chat application now allows users to record and send voice messages.

Shrinking Trade Deficit Sends Gold Down

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold dropped sharply in Tuesday trading after the Commerce Department said the U.S. trade deficit for June fell to its lowest level since 2009.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Cheaper iPhone to Sell 92M Units in 2014

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A cheaper iPhone could grab 53% of iPhone sales next year; Apple will let people trade in third-party chargers; and Rush Limbaugh compares Apple to GOP.

Gold Falls on ISM Report, Fed Comments

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A better-than-expected report on service sector activity last month and comments suggesting an early end to Fed stimulus sent gold lower in Monday trading.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone Keeps 400K Subscribers at T-Mobile

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

T-Mobile held on to 400k customers by adding the iPhone; ITC ban on older iPhones and iPads vetoed; and an Aussie woman spends $1,200 on two apples.

The Boston Globe Is Sold for a Song

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The New York Times Company has agreed to sell the Boston Globe to the owner of the Boston Red Sox for $70 million, 93% less than it paid for the paper.

TWC Customers Miss Top Shows as CBS Blackout Continues

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Time Warner Cable's blackout of CBS channels could continue for weeks as the companies wrangle of broadcast fees.

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