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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Richmond Mutual Bancorp Reports Q3 2026 Financial Results: Key Insights

Richmond Mutual Bancorp reported weaker earnings this fall. Net income slipped to…

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PennyMac’s Q3 Earnings: $56M Adjusted Net Income Amid High Rates

PennyMac Earnings Report I have reported mortgage earnings on Epochedge.com for years.…

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Nabors Industries Q3 2026: Growth Driven by International Expansion and Tech

I pulled up the filing before trading started. Nabors Industries third quarter…

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Starbucks Tests AI-Driven Fast Pass for Drive-Through Efficiency

Starbucks Drive-Through AI Starbucks wants baristas to recognize your car. The coffee…

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Wendy’s and IHOP Buyout Bids: Private-Equity’s Role in Reviving Chains

Private equity firms are hunting. They circle companies the public markets have…

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Trump Tariffs Impacting Small Businesses: Rising Costs

The price tags tell the story. They rise each week. At his…

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Align Technology Stock Valuation Update: Analyst Opinions Split

I cover finance at Epochedge.com. A modest fair value cut rarely frightens…

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Binance Faces Record $6.3bn Hack: What You Need to Know

I track the Binance hack 2025 closely. This story touches money, trust,…

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Intel Stock Plummets 29%: Worst Day Since 1974 – Impact on Tech Market

The story you read about Intel’s 29% drop is not just about…

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Seattle Business Survey Highlights Tax and Safety Concerns

The survey of Seattle business owners paints a clear picture. More than…

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FTC Sues Toast Over Hidden Fees: What It Means for Restaurants

The fee you see on the screen is not the price you…

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AWS CEO Highlights Massive Business Potential Amid AI Demand Surge

The conversation started with a simple number. Forty six billion dollars. That…

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Fed Officials Signal Imminent Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns

Here in the financial district, the marble halls of the Federal Reserve…

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AT&T’s Strategic Shift: Dividend Cuts and $6.6B Stock Buybacks

AT&T's dividend payment fell by almost half between 2021 and 2025. This…

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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust’s Q3 2026 Earnings: Key Highlights and Strategic Moves

The earnings report from KKR Real Estate Finance Trust for the third…

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$6 Billion Binance Hack: Insights from Industry Leaders

It was a quiet Thursday morning in the Financial District when the…

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CohnReznick Strengthens Tech Assurance with New Partner Trevor Lye

The numbers tell a clear story. The technology sector in Austin is…

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Align Technology’s Growth Concerns Amid Eased Competition

You could be forgiven for thinking Invisalign has the market to itself.…

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Binance Hack Triggers $6.3bn Crypto Sell-Off: Bitcoin Nears $77,000

You log in one Friday morning and the digital world feels a…

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Heritage Financial’s Strategic Moves: 3 Key Insights for Investors

I work for Epochedge.com in the Financial District. Bank results drive market…

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Triumph Financial’s Strategic Shift: 3 Key Insights for Investors

Triumph Financial investors should focus on execution now. The company reported third…

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EBRD Secures $265M Loan for Egypt’s ADD Properties Expansion

You see this type of deal often in emerging markets. A large…

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BrightSpring Health Services Q3 2026 Earnings: Key Insights and Strategic Outlook

In a city where fortunes are built on spreadsheets, the most compelling…

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Enterprise Financial’s Strategic Moves: 3 Key Insights for Investors

You can look at Enterprise Financial's recent earnings and see a bank…

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MrBeast Expands Business with First CMO Appointment

I cover corporate finance near Wall Street. Daily news moves fast. I…

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Human Cell Therapies: Biotech’s Financial Strategies Unveiled

Watch the CFO Before You Trust a Trial Small-cap biotech runs on…

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Walmart’s $6B Automation Investment to Transform 25 Distribution Centers

At Epochedge, I track corporate spending. I also watch warehouse automation news.…

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Washington Business Groups Push for Energy Cost Relief and Faster Permitting

Washington Business Groups Want Lower Power Bills Washington business groups want lower…

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Insider Trading Risks Rise with Biotech Prediction Markets

I write market reports at Epochedge.com. I have covered corporate earnings for…

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Adobe vs Axon: Top Tech Stocks to Buy in 2026?

I have watched traders pay too much for growth. I have watched…

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Beth George: The Bagel Consultant Revolutionizing Global Bakeries

The scent of yeast and toasted malt fills the air in a…

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Microsoft’s $25 Billion Bond Sale: Future Stock Projections and Investment Insights

I report for Epochedge.com from Lower Manhattan. I have covered Wall Street…

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Arbor Realty Trust Reports $82.4M Q3 Loss, Misses Expectations

Arbor Realty Trust reported a third-quarter loss on Friday. The company posted…

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Amazon and Intel Earnings Impact US Equity Futures: Key Insights

Friday's premarket tape looked tense for equity buyers. Amazon and Intel dragged…

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EdTech Acquisitions Surge: 149 Deals in 2026, Prices Drop

EdTech felvásárlások 2026, or 2026 EdTech acquisitions, keep climbing. I have reported…

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Iowa Employers Focus on Tech and Retention for 2027

Iowa Employers Plan Technology and Retention for 2027 Palmer Group found hiring…

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Rethink Hiring: Strategies for Iowa Employers Facing Workforce Challenges

Iowa employers face a thin talent pool. Retirement is pulling experienced workers…

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TCL Technology’s 68% Net Income Surge Amid Market Challenges

TCL Technology Profit Report TCL Technology told investors its profit rose sharply…

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Align Technology Faces Revenue Challenges Amid iTero Growth

The digital smile takes a sharp turn. Align Technology just gave us…

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Saks and Neiman Marcus Aim for Transformation Post-Bankruptcy

Luxury retail is entering a hard reset. Saks and Neiman Marcus now…

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