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

Gold Posts Weekly Loss Even After Jumping on Jobs Miss

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold snapped back from a sharp early loss in Friday trading after a government report showed weak job creation in July, but still ended down for the week.

Friday Apple Rumors: Cheaper iPhone to Feature 8MP Camera

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

The upcoming iPhone Lite has an 8MP camera; federal regulators propose e-book restrictions for Apple; and Apple is most the worlds's valuable company again.

Senate Bill Wants to Force a La Carte Cable Programming

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and John McCain are backing a bill that would permit pay TV services to offer a la carte programming options.

Strong Manufacturing Report Pushes Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold slipped slightly Thursday following the release of the ISM's manufacturing index for July, which showed an unexpected surge in factory activity.

Thousands of Merrill Lynch Clients Face Fee-Hike

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Bank of America plans to hike account management fees at its Merrill Lynch unit as part of an overhaul of the brokerage firm.

July Car Sales Rise, But Mostly Miss Estimates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Automakers reported higher car sales in July compared to last year, but fell short of Wall Street expectations.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Q4 Debut for Retina iPad Mini

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

A Retina iPad Mini could be launched in the final quarter of the year; Tim Cook met with China Mobile head; and Samsung contributes to Apple's A7 chips.

E-Cigarette Sales Are Smoking Hot

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

More smokers are trying and buying e-cigarettes, which will generate a predicted $1 billion in sales this year.

Gold Falls Ahead of FOMC Statement

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold declined in Wednesday trading while investors waited for a statement from the Fed's FOMC meeting to signal when stimulus efforts will start to taper.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Foxconn Hiring Jumps for iPhone 5S

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Foxconn hiring 90,000 workers ahead of iPhone 5S launch; Apple Store workers sue over bag searches; and Samsung smartphones top iPhones in customer survey.

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