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

Rivian’s Revenue Surges with R2 SUV and Software Expansion

Walking through the financial district early this morning, I caught the familiar…

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Apple Faces Slower Growth in China and Services Sector

For years, Apple has painted a picture of resilience, a fortress seemingly…

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Elite Realty Expands Crypto Services for Luxury Real Estate

The numbers are arresting, if you know what to look for. On…

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Virtu Financial Reports Record Earnings and Growth in Q2 2026

Virtu Financial Earnings Call Insights From my desk in the Financial District,…

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IGM Financial’s Q2 2026: Record Earnings and Strategic Growth

IGM Financial just closed its books on a second quarter that can…

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Canada’s Food Security Strategy Lacks Support for Farm Advisors

The numbers are staggering and for Canadian families painfully familiar. Over at…

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US Commerce Dept. Invests $870M in Semiconductor Firms

A quiet announcement from the Department of Commerce this week speaks volumes…

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Microsoft Surges, Meta Stumbles: Divergent Earnings Impact

The roar that erupted from the trading floors in Lower Manhattan Thursday…

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AI Bubble Threatens Economic Stability Amid Regulatory Lapses

As I walk through the Financial District, the chill in the air…

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AI Reveals Central Bank Reports’ Predictive Shortcomings

For decades, the public has viewed central banks as the ultimate guardians…

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Meta’s Earnings Call Sparks Concerns Over Stock Performance

Wall Street’s view of Meta Platforms Inc. is getting a tough reality…

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Hungarian Investors Eye Illinois Crypto Tax Lawsuit

Sitting at my desk in Lower Manhattan, the screens around me are…

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L3Harris Surpasses Earnings Expectations, Boosts Defense Sector

L3Harris Technologies just handed Wall Street a surprise. The defense and aerospace…

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Robinhood’s Ambitious Plan to Become a Financial Super-App

The numbers were better than expected. Robinhood’s second quarter earnings report crossed…

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Meta’s Earnings Call Sparks Concerns Over AI Spending

There’s a specific, practiced kind of caution that Wall Street hates. It’s…

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Hungarian Economy: Inflation Eases but Remains High

The air felt different walking into our newsroom this morning, a palpable…

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How Technology and Inflation Are Transforming Hungary’s Restaurants

The warm, yeasty scent of fresh bread used to be the first…

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Meta’s Stock Plummets 10% After Disappointing Earnings Report

The numbers tell one story, the market reaction tells another. In the…

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XPO’s Q2 2026 Earnings Surge with AI-Driven Efficiency

The headline numbers are undeniably impressive. XPO just reported a 61.9% year-over-year…

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Avoidable Mistakes Delay Small Business Financing in Hungary

It's a scene I've witnessed too many times in my years covering…

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Axos Financial’s Earnings Preview: Key Insights for Investors

From my desk in Lower Manhattan, the digital hum of the financial…

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Weather Apps’ Impact on Small Businesses in Hungary

It’s a perfect Saturday in June along the Danube. The sky over…

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Hungary Embraces Embedded Finance: Transforming Industries

Walking down Váci Street in Budapest, you can buy a coffee with…

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US Financial Reform Group Cuts Spending Amid Crypto Regulation

The filing landed in the Senate’s public database without much fanfare, a…

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Chinese Robotics Revolutionizes UK Retail Amid Labour Shortages

A few weeks ago, I stood in a warehouse on the outskirts…

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ASE Technology’s Q2 2026 Financial Surge: Key Highlights

The numbers from ASE Technology Holding this past quarter are the kind…

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Bloomberg’s Strategic Shift: Lobbying for Crypto Regulation

There's a shift happening on K Street, and it’s not just about…

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Understanding AI Tokenomics: A Guide for Hungarian Business Leaders

Let’s start with something obvious: nothing in business gets a free pass…

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ArcelorMittal Predicts Stronger European Sales Despite Profit Dip

The numbers landed with a familiar thud. ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaker…

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Lemonade’s CFO Change: Impact on Profitability and Growth

Let’s get this straight - when a company tells you its longtime…

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Capitol Federal Financial’s Strong Earnings and Buybacks: A Deep Dive

Walking through the Financial District this morning, the crisp air carrying the…

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BYD’s Strategic Expansion in Europe: A Financial Perspective

If you drive through almost any major European city today, you'll notice…

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Accuray’s Strategic Moves to Boost Financial and Technological Growth

Standing on the 80th floor of a Financial District tower, watching the…

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Lessons from a Beauty Mogul: Building Success Without a Degree

Marcia Kilgore's name isn't plastered on billboards, but in the corridors of…

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Samsung’s AI Memory Boom Drives Record Profits Amid Supply Challenges

Financial District Update Walking through the Financial District this morning, the energy…

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Spotify’s Valuation Under Scrutiny Ahead of Earnings

All eyes are on Stockholm and New York this week as Spotify…

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Whatnot’s $20B Valuation: A New Era for Live Shopping

Walking through the Financial District Walking through the Financial District this morning,…

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Tech and Finance Sectors Shine Amid Consumer Staples Struggles

The numbers don’t lie, but they often tell a more complex story…

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Meta’s Stock Plunge: Zuckerberg Teases Cloud Venture Amid Financial Strain

If you’ve spent any time on Wall Street, you’ve seen the pattern…

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SkyWater Technology Faces Market Decline Amid Earnings Anticipation

Walking down Broadway towards the New York Stock Exchange, you see the…

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