Cynthia Wilson

Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Cynthia Wilson brings more than 20 years of journalism experience as a reporter and editor to her freelance contributions to InvestorPlace.com. She also has worked as an associate analyst for Edward Jones and contributes market research and analysis reports for investment banking firm Ogden Associates, Inc. In addition to her work with IP, Cynthia is a regular contributor to insideARM.com, a B2B publication for the account receivables management industry. Her career includes work at The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Wichita Eagle and Louisville Courier-Journal.

Recent Articles

The Windows 8 Factor in PC Sales

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

In January, when research firm Canalys reported on fourth-quarter PC sales, it led its analysis with news that surprised few in the industry: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)…

Sony’s ‘Aspirational’ Pricing Program

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Aiming to restore its reputation as a premium brand, Sony will offer a more focused lineup of higher-end products and a new pricing model.

Weighing Dish’s Prospects for Success in Its Quest to Become a Wireless Carrier

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Dish wants to offer cellular service on its newly acquired wireless spectrum, and even a lengthy FCC review likely won't hurt its prospects for success.

Request for FTC Investigation of Apple, Android App Flaws Fuels the Privacy Fire

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

With Sen. Charles Schumer homing in on unauthorized app functions, Apple, Google, and app developers face mounting pressure to implement privacy protections.

Aereo’s TV Streaming and Litigation Circus

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Aereo, the streaming-TV service planning to launch this month, expected lawsuits from major TV content providers, and it got them.

FCC to Field Comments on When, or If, Wireless Service Shutdowns Are Justified

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

An unannounced shutdown of wireless services by Bay Area Rapid Transit prompts the FCC to investigate and seek comments on when, or if, shutdowns are justified.

Secret Data Copying Isn’t Limited to Apple’s iOS. It Happens on Android Too!

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Some apps for Apple devices have been gathering and storing personal data. That's also true of some mobile apps written for Google’s Android operating system.

Worried about Texting-Revenue Losses, Telecoms Present Their ‘Joyn’ Strategy

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Worried about revenue losses as smartphone users migrate to apps that allow texting for free, telecoms will soon roll out their "Joyn" texting app.

FCC Authorized to Explore New Auction of Traditional Broadcast TV Spectrum

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The FCC has been authorized to explore an auction of portions of the traditional TV broadcast spectrum. The likely bidders: Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint.

Panasonic’s Eluga Smartphone: Big, and Water-Resistant

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Seen as Panasonic’s attempt to reestablish its smartphone credibility outside Japan, the water-resistant Eluga smartphone will debut in the U.S. next year.

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