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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Las Vegas Business Owner Convicted in $24M Crypto Fraud

As a financial journalist, I see it all. The boom cycles that…

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South Korea’s Kospi Index Collapse: $2.5 Trillion Loss in AI Investments

The numbers are stark, and they carry the weight of real pain.…

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Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000: What This Means for Crypto Investors

Bitcoin’s surge past $80,000 feels like a familiar whisper in the canyons…

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Stripe’s Global Expansion: Asian Tech Firms Enter 7 Markets in 1 Year

A quiet revolution is unfolding across the boardrooms and incubators of Asia.…

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Toyota Secures $23.99M for Biofuel Tech Center: A Green Leap Forward

The air in São Bernardo do Campo carries a familiar industrial hum,…

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Porsche Partners with TCS for $1.5 Billion AI Initiative

From my desk in the Financial District, the steady pulse of market…

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AI Chatbots Revolutionize Trading: Scalable Capital’s New Platform

A wave of quiet disruption has just washed ashore in Frankfurt. From…

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Aussie Home Builder Bathla Group Enters Administration Amid Economic Challenges

The cranes still swing over Western Sydney, but at Bathla Group sites,…

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China’s $119 Billion Financing Tool: Applications Open Amid Roll-Out Delays

China’s announcement of an 800 billion yuan or roughly $119 billion policy…

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US-Canada Trade War: Small Businesses Face Rising Costs

The hardware store has always been a place of tangible economics. You…

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Pakistan’s Strategic Shift: Seeking US Funding to Reduce China Reliance

Pakistan’s finance minister recently outlined a significant strategic pivot: a planned return…

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Lakers’ $12.5B Sale: Family Trusts and Business Dynamics

Walking through the financial district on a crisp morning, it’s easy to…

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Army’s New ‘Fiscal Frontline’ Dashboard Revolutionizes Financial Strategy

WASHINGTON - Let’s be honest. The term “Army financial management” doesn’t typically…

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Wildfire Displaces Reno Workers: Staffing Firm Steps Up Support

The call came in late Saturday night, a frantic text from a…

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Nvidia Earnings: Market Expectations and AI Strategy Insights

Nvidia reports earnings after the bell Wednesday, and the weight of expectation…

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Whiskey Industry Calls for U.S.-Canada Trade Resolution Amid Tariff Tensions

The sharp scent of aged oak and charred barrels hangs heavy in…

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Tuya’s Q2 2026 Financial Results: 16% Revenue Growth

The numbers for Tuya’s second quarter tell a straightforward story on the…

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Run Your Business Like a Video Game: 5 Strategies for Success

The Financial District never sleeps, but sometimes it feels like it's stuck…

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Virtu Financial Enhances Buyback Execution with New 10b-18 Tool

The rhythm of a share buyback is often felt before it’s seen.…

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FSH Technologies Secures $25M to Revolutionize GovTech with Results-Driven Model

From my desk in the Financial District, the press release for FSH…

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Crypto Groups Challenge Illinois Digital Asset Tax: Legal Battle Begins

A lawsuit filed in Illinois this week is more than a local…

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Vanna Headley: Building a Business Dream in NEA

The aroma of ambition in Northeast Arkansas carries a distinct flavor these…

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Fifth Third Bancorp to Join Barclays Financial Conference on Sept 15

When that alert from Fifth Third Bancorp hit the wire late last…

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FTC Pushes Retailers to Disclose Personalized Pricing Practices

Walking through a grocery store aisle, you might glance at a digital…

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Micron Stock Drops 6% Amid Semiconductor Market Selloff

Walking through the Financial District this morning, the air felt heavy with…

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Optimize Cloud Expenses: Strategies for IT and Finance Collaboration

The quarterly forecast is tight. The CFO’s office wants explanations. In the…

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Hormel Foods Appoints Ash Bhumbla as New CFO, Effective Sept. 8

The corner office at Hormel Foods is getting a new occupant, and…

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nVent’s $1.75B Acquisition Boosts Data Center Expansion

The nVent story is one of quiet, relentless assembly. Since its spin-off…

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Atour Lifestyle’s Q2 2026 Revenue Surpasses Expectations with Retail Growth

Walking through the financial district these past few weeks, you’d be forgiven…

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Treasury’s Financial Strategy Against Iran and Bond Market

The Trump administration’s dual-front financial campaign is a stark illustration of modern…

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AI Trust Issues in Employee Benefits: Bridging the Gap

A new study from Prudential Financial reveals a paradox simmering in the…

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US Equity Indexes Mixed Amid Iran Sanctions and Tech Decline

From my desk overlooking the din of the New York Financial District,…

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NIKE Running Business Boosts Growth: $1 Billion Added in 2026

Nike's Running Business Overview In the world of high-stakes consumer brands, a…

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Hyatt Appoints Guido Fredrich to Lead Luxury Development in EAME

The corporate press release is a strange creature. It announces a change,…

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NYC Mayor’s Grocery Store Plan Faces Legal Challenge from Local Businesses

The aisles are quiet, the margins are thinner than ever, and for…

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Buc-ee’s Expansion: Indiana Among Potential New Locations

The road trip landscape is about to get a lot more interesting…

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Immigrant Grocers Challenge NYC’s $30M Grocery Plan in Court

The sign above the door at Aria's Fine Foods is faded, the…

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NYC Grocers Challenge City-Run Stores: Legal Battle Over Competition

The lawsuit landed with a thud on a Manhattan desk Monday morning,…

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Top Treasury and Cash Management Providers for 2026 Revealed

You see the usual suspects again. JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America…

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SEC Rulemaking Introduces New Crypto Hurdle Rate for Corporates

The financial skyline outside my office window is a constant reminder of…

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