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

Path Deletes Its Lifted iPhone Address Books

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The mobile social-network app developer for Apple had been transmitting and storing iPhone users' address books without their knowledge.

The Good and Bad of Sprint’s iPhone Adventure

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The iPhone, which is heavily subsidized by the carriers that sell it, has been a mixed blessing for Sprint as it grapples with poor earnings results.

Google’s Solve for X Invites Scrutiny of Big Problems

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Solve for X, a new website launched by Google, invites experts to weigh in on major issues that might be addressed by technology.

Verizon’s First-Quarter Push for Subscribers

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

To strengthen the often-slow first quarter, Verizon is rolling out strategies that include promotions aimed at steering subscribers to revenue-rich data plans.

Amazon’s Bricks-and-Mortar Plan

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Online retailer Amazon has decided that what’s old is new as the company plans a chain of retail stores aimed at helping market Amazon products.

iPad’s Consumer-Driven Popularity at the Office

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Many investors are watching closely to see if Apple's iPad will continue to penetrate the business market, or if MSFT’s Windows 8 will eventually stem the tide.

Apple’s Growing Team of Gaming Insiders

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

With a former Xbox Live chief added to Apple’s executive lineup, some observers suspect a big play in gaming is underway.

Could Teen Tweets Curtail Facebook’s Growth?

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Twitter is gaining popularity among teens looking for less obtrusive ways to connect than those used on Facebook. Will the trend hurt Facebook growth?

How Much Is Riding on Nintendo’s Wii U?

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Nintendo will try to generate interest in its Wii U console, due for release late this year, amid increasing consumer interest in mobile gaming.

Will Netflix Face Fallout From Delayed DVD Releases?

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Starting in February, Netflix customers will have to wait twice as long to rent Warner Bros. movies by DVD. Who will hurt worse is up in the air.

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