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.
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Melanie Colton Joins CHG as Chief Product & Technology Officer

The hospitality industry runs on an intangible currency: experience. For decades, that…

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Crypto CEO Faces Extradition to US on $7.5B Fraud Charges

The case of Manpreet Kohli is more than a headline about a…

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Cryptocurrency Laundering: Sinaloa Cartel’s Cambodia Connection Uncovered

The digital frontier of finance has long been heralded as a bastion…

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JIOS Secures $277M Loan for 37-Property IOS Portfolio

The press release landed in my inbox just after the closing bell,…

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Vermeg Joins Securities Finance Association: Boosting Financial Tech Solutions

The news landed quietly, almost beneath notice, on a morning when most…

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Lenovo Named Top Disability Inclusive Business: Learn How They Did It

Walking the trading floor these days, you hear a lot about new…

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Florida’s Economic Boom: Companies Flock to Sunshine State After Viral Billboard

Walking through the Financial District this morning, the air carries its usual…

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Technology’s Role in Transforming Tax and Finance Strategies

The financial district hums with its usual kinetic energy, but a quieter,…

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SpaceX Stock Rises as JPMorgan Offers Early Cash-Out Options for Insiders

Shares of SpaceX ticked higher in premarket trading Wednesday, a modest move…

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BiomEdit Expands with Folium Science Acquisition: New Biologics for Animal Health

The news crossed the wire on a quiet August morning, a detailed…

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Cora Gold Enhances Financing Options for Mali Project Development

In the hushed, wood-paneled rooms where mining finance is debated, the conversation…

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Oahu’s New Disaster Prep Program for Small Businesses: Stay Open Oahu

The wind picks up speed, a low hum growing into a roar,…

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Harel Insurance Reports 30% Income Surge in Q2 2026, ROE Hits 37%

The numbers tell a compelling story. When Harel Insurance Investments reports a…

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Silver Coin Secures 25-Year Lease in Chinle: $150K Investment Planned

As I walked through the corridors of the Navajo Nation’s administrative offices…

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Canada Trade War: Impact on Massachusetts Businesses and Consumers

The invoice arrived on a Tuesday morning. Paul Stanton, owner of Sports…

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Illegal E-Bikes Threaten Legitimate Sales: Business Impact and Safety Concerns

Article The tension in the repair bay is palpable, a symptom of…

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J.P. Morgan and Oracle’s Trade Finance Solution Wins Prestigious Award

The news crossed my desk with the quiet authority of something that…

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Financing Data Centres: Wall Street’s Risk Management Strategies

The numbers are staggering. We’re talking about hundreds of billions of dollars.…

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Supply Chain Tech Leader Abhijeet Singh Wins 2026 Global Award

In the sprawling, often opaque world of global logistics, a moment of…

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$4.1 Billion Brighthouse Financial Takeover Faces Investor Scrutiny

Financial Article The coffee in my Financial District office is cold, but…

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LEDA and MRA: Boosting Business Growth in Los Alamos

Good things are happening in Los Alamos County. That’s the opening line…

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PA Chamber’s ‘No Technology Pledge’ Challenges Data Center Opponents

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry has issued a challenge that’s…

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Paladin Energy’s FY2026 Financial Results: Revenue Up 71%

The numbers on Paladin Energy’s latest financial report tell a familiar story…

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LeBron James’ $300M Bond Deal: A Smart Financial Move with Former Lakers Owner

The familiar narrative around the athletes we admire so often follows a…

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AI in Insurance: Key Differentiators for Life and Annuity Carriers

The chatter at the latest industry roundtable was familiar, a low hum…

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Financial Insights: Scotiabank, BMO, and Klarna Updates

Walking through the Financial District this morning, the air had that familiar…

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G20 Finance Leaders Gather in Asheville: Economic Opportunities Await

The plane trees lining the streets of downtown Asheville are in full…

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Trump’s Proposed 50% Tariffs on Canadian Cars: Impact on US Market

From my desk here in the Financial District, where the hum of…

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Rising Costs Squeeze Business Owners: Minneapolis Fed Survey Insights

You feel the pinch at the pump, see it in your grocery…

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US-Canada Trade Tensions Escalate: Impact on Businesses and Economy

The air in the Financial District this morning feels thick, and not…

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Super El Niño 2026: Prepare Your Business for Economic Impact

The forecast is stark and the data points are aligning with an…

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Cryptocurrency Fraud in San Francisco: Man Faces 40 Years in Prison

The details are still unfolding, but the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…

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Tech Stocks Surge: AMD, Marvell, Semtech Lead Gains – Key Insights

Financial District Update The morning air in the Financial District was thick…

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LeBron James’ $300 Million Loan: Financial Strategy or Risk?

The headline certainly grabs your attention. "LeBron James Borrowed $300 Million From…

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Nvidia’s Financial Insights: What Margins and Balance Sheet Reveal Before Q2 Earnings

All eyes are on the chip giant. As Nvidia prepares to report…

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Business Owners Sue NYC Over City-Owned Grocery Stores Plan

The lawsuit landed quietly, as these things often do, a stack of…

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Carrier Plans $433M HVAC Plant in Fort Worth Amid Data Center Boom

The cranes dotting the skyline in cities like Fort Worth, Texas, are…

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Canada’s $20 Billion Tariffs on US Goods: Impact and Support Measures

Canada has fired a powerful shot across the bow. In a measured…

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Six Flags Moves Headquarters to Arlington, Boosting Local Economy

The first park, the original, opened in Texas. That was the idea.…

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Marvell Technology Stock Surges: Analysts Boost Price Targets

Rosenblatt’s Sajal Dogra kept his buy rating firmly in place but lifted…

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