David Brooks

David is a business journalist based in New York City. A graduate of the Wharton School, David worked in corporate finance before transitioning to journalism. He specializes in analyzing market trends, reporting on Wall Street, and uncovering stories about startups disrupting traditional industries.
1368 Articles

NYC Appoints ‘Mom and Pop Czar’ to Ease Small Business Challenges

Walking through the South Bronx, you can smell ambition before the aroma…

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America’s Car-Mart to Shut 42 Dealerships Amid Financial Struggles

America's Car-Mart finds itself at a crossroads that few automotive retailers want…

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Strategic Retirement Plans Chooses Growth with Merit Financial

I've covered enough advisor transitions over the years to recognize a pattern.…

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Leadership’s Role in Successful AI Adoption

Companies across industries are racing to adopt AI, with Stanford estimating that…

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Meta’s Executive Pay Plan Tied to Massive Stock Price Goals

I've covered executive compensation stories for over two decades, but Meta's latest…

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Crypto Mining Expansion Planned in Dubuque County

A Cedar Falls cryptocurrency operation is preparing to establish a footprint in…

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Portland Cracks Down on Copper Theft Ring, Multiple Arrests Made

Portland's recent crackdown on an organized copper theft ring offers a stark…

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Binance Pay’s 21 Million Merchants Milestone Marks Crypto Growth

Walking through Manhattan's Financial District this week, I overhead two coffee shop…

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Raymond James Boosts Micron Technology Price Target Significantly

Raymond James just turned heads on Wall Street with a bold move…

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Promising Cryptocurrency Stocks to Watch and Invest In

I've spent nearly two decades watching Wall Street's relationship with cryptocurrency evolve…

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€30m in Cryptocurrency Seized by CAB and Europol

The seizure of half a billion digital coins tells us something important…

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UK Inflation Spikes as Iran Conflict Hits Business Growth

Article - The numbers coming out of Britain paint an uncomfortable picture…

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Canada Targets Crypto Firms in Money Laundering Crackdown

The Canadian government just sent a clear warning shot across the bow…

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Layton City Bans Cryptocurrency ATMs Amid Fraud Concerns

I've spent years covering financial regulations from the New York Financial District,…

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Australian Business Fined for Influencer Marketing Misconduct

A Melbourne-based photo book company just became the first Australian business to…

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Cedar Falls Considers Rezoning for Crypto Mining Facility

The quiet industrial corridor of Cedar Falls, Iowa, may soon become home…

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Iran’s Economy Struggles with New Currency Amid Inflation Crisis

Walking through the canyons of Lower Manhattan, where fortunes rise and fall…

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Banks Fueling Petrochemical Growth Amid Climate Concerns

Financial institutions are pouring billions into petrochemical expansion even as climate commitments…

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Kalshi Blocks Athletes, Politicians from Trading in New Market Rules

I've spent years covering financial markets from this desk overlooking Wall Street,…

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Navigating DEI Challenges: Insights from Black Business Leaders

The room felt heavy with the weight of unspoken truths. Five Black…

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Grab Expands to Taiwan with $600M Foodpanda Acquisition

Grab Holdings is betting six hundred million dollars on Taiwan, a calculated…

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Impact of Immigration Policies on Latino Businesses in NC

The numbers tell a story that goes far beyond policy debates. When…

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Uber’s Growing Ad Business: A New Profit Driver

When most people think about Uber Technologies, they picture black cars arriving…

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Chennai Crypto Firm Faces Fraud Charges for ₹30 Crore Scam

The collapse of yet another cryptocurrency investment scheme has sent ripples through…

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Investing in Tech Stocks: A Safer Bet Than Cryptocurrencies?

The cryptocurrency market has delivered spectacular returns over the past few years,…

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Utah Entrepreneurs Compete for Investment on ‘Meet the Drapers’

The venture capital roadshow arrived in Salt Lake City last Friday, and…

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Rideshare Driver Faces Charges for $2M COVID Loan Crypto Scheme

Article - A rideshare driver's arrest at San Francisco International Airport last…

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Alibaba’s AI Potential: A Hidden Gem in Investment Strategy

I've spent two decades watching markets swing between hype and skepticism, but…

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Elliott Investment’s Strategic Stake in Align Technology

Elliott Management just put serious money behind the company that revolutionized orthodontics,…

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Oil Prices Surge as Iran Strikes Qatari LNG Complex

Oil prices haven't moved this fast since the early days of the…

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Rideshare Driver Arrested for COVID Loan Fraud Involving Crypto

The arrest of a Los Angeles rideshare driver at San Francisco International…

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XRP Overtakes BNB in Market Cap Amid Ripple’s Brazil Expansion

The cryptocurrency markets delivered another jolt this week as XRP vaulted past…

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Can Micron Technology Join the Trillion-Dollar Tech Club?

The semiconductor industry rarely attracts the kind of investor frenzy typically reserved…

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Nigerian Power Producers Halt Operations Amid Financial Strain

Nigeria's electricity sector is collapsing under the weight of nearly five billion…

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Virginia Joins Lawsuit Against Predatory Lender OneMain Financial

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones isn't mincing words. He's called out OneMain…

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Cuba Welcomes Cuban American Investments Amid US Talks

I've been covering economic policy shifts long enough to know when a…

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Micron Technology Poised for Growth with Upcoming Earnings

Micron Technology has emerged as one of the most compelling stories in…

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UMG Ventures into Music-Led Beach Clubs with IMI Group Partnership

Universal Music Group is betting that sunbathers want their poolside soundtrack to…

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Governors Unite to Boost Entrepreneurship Across America

Governors across the United States are launching a coordinated push to dismantle…

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The Four-Day Work Week: Progress or Pipe Dream?

Article - Editor's Note: The original content offered a strong analytical foundation,…

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