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.
2336 Articles

Green Dot’s Embedded Finance Growth Boosts Revenue Amid Investment Challenges

The numbers on Green Dot Corporation’s latest quarterly report tell a familiar,…

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FTC and Connecticut Secure $4M Settlement with Nissan: Consumer Protection Win

The numbers are stark, but the story behind them is one you’ve…

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Virtu Financial Considers $3.5 Billion Sale of Brokerage Unit

Virtu Financial is having a quiet conversation with itself about what it…

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ESL’s CEO Tom Rogers on Community-Driven Growth and Financial Leadership

Tom Rogers at ESL Federal Credit Union The first thing you notice…

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Ally Financial’s CFO to Present at Barclays Conference: Key Insights

The press release from Ally Financial hit the wires Thursday with the…

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Walmart’s $2.9 Billion Tariff Refunds to Keep Prices Low

Walking through a Walmart supercenter on a recent Tuesday afternoon, the scene…

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Finance Teams Struggle with AI Adoption: Key Insights for CFOs

Let’s be clear about something. When a finance department buys a new…

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Bitcoin’s AI Impact: Miners Face Pressure as Costs Rise

The hum of a data center is the new soundtrack of finance,…

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Trump Meets Cryptocurrency Leaders at White House: Key Insights

The news came through on the wire this afternoon, and frankly, it…

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Youdao Q2 Earnings: AI Drives 3.5% Revenue Growth and Profit Surge

The financial numbers tell one story. The margins tell another. Youdao’s second-quarter…

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Walmart’s Financial Outlook Rises Despite Slower Sales Growth

The numbers tell a straightforward story, but the market’s reaction tells a…

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Kestra Financial Appoints Kelly Apple to Lead Wealth Management

The air in Austin this week carries the distinct scent of opportunity.…

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Airbnb Stock Nears Record High: AI and Super App Ambitions Fuel Growth

The summer travel rush has a familiar feel again. Hotels are packed,…

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WFM ASIA BVI Ltd Acquires 3.1M Shares in Atour Lifestyle Holdings

A single line on a quarterly regulatory form can sometimes speak louder…

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Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Surge as Trump Advocates for Clarity Act

The phones in the newsroom started buzzing just after dawn, a low…

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NovaBridge’s 2026 Financial Results: Key Milestones and Strategic Growth

The numbers tell a story of ambition and expensive patience. NovaBridge Biosciences…

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Versapay Appoints Glen Braganza as New CFO to Drive Growth

Another day, another press release crossing the financial news wire. This one…

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Atour Lifestyle Holdings Sees 41.4% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026

From my corner office overlooking the chaos of the New York Stock…

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Warren County’s $3.3M Scam Spurs New Finance Department Creation

The $3.3 million vanished with a few clicks. In December 2025, an…

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Texas Leads Charge in Secure Battery Manufacturing: Incentives Needed

The notification on my screen was blunt, almost accusatory: “A required part…

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US Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion: Implications for Economy and Policy

Let's be clear about what that number means. It's not just a…

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Maine’s Connectivity Boost: Empowering Small Businesses and Communities

The digital divide is no longer a theoretical abstraction about streaming speeds…

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Hyatt Expands Luxury Portfolio with New VP Appointment

The press release lands with a predictable thud. Hyatt appoints a new…

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Hays Maintains FY26 Dividend: Steady Returns Amid Market Challenges

Walking the financial district this morning, the air had that crisp, anticipatory…

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Radiology Partners Invests $5.4M in Nashville HQ, Boosting Healthcare Tech

This isn't just a real estate transaction. When the nation's largest radiology…

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KaarTech Expands with New DACH Business Unit in Mannheim

The digital transformation landscape is crowded with giants. On any given project,…

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DXC Technology Stock: Undervalued with AI Growth Potential?

Walking the financial district this morning, the air has that late-autumn crispness…

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BOCHK and Ant International Partner to Boost Cross-Border Payments with Fintech

Walking across the floor of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the air…

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Snap CFO’s 132,000 Share Sale: What Investors Need to Know

This week’s SEC filing showing Snap CFO Douglas Hott selling nearly 132,000…

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AB KN Energies Reports 14% Revenue Growth in H1 2026

In the swirling currents of global energy markets, stability is a rare…

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Albany Faces $55 Million Financial Challenge: Mayor’s Plan to Tackle Deficit

From my desk in Lower Manhattan, the financial tremors out of Albany,…

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Legis-Gator Event Highlights Insurance and Workforce Challenges in Louisiana

The annual Legis-Gator event in Lake Charles has long been more than…

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New Jersey Tops List of Financially Distressed States: Key Insights

From my desk overlooking the bustling Financial District, I often see statistics…

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Entrepreneur’s Journey: From £80k Job to Ice Cream Success

The clatter of a balance sheet being closed for the last time…

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Hong Kong Firm Seeks $1.5 Billion from Panama Over Canal Ports

The financial headlines this week are dominated by an unprecedented claim emerging…

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Expedia’s AI-Driven Reorganization: 8 Execs Out, 5 Promoted

An internal memo at Expedia Group, circulated this week and obtained by…

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Geopolitical Shifts Reshape Asian Finance: Key Insights from StoneBench

The announcement from Singapore’s StoneBench landed in my inbox not as a…

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AI Tool by Ant International Revolutionizes Forex Management for Major Banks

Let’s cut through the noise for a moment. When a company like…

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ATI’s Earnings Surge and Buybacks: Impact on Capital Strategy

The numbers from ATI Inc.’s latest quarter are solid, the kind of…

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Mat Ishbia’s Financial Struggles: Could He Lose the Phoenix Suns?

The glow of the NBA spotlight on the Phoenix Suns is undeniable,…

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