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.
1758 Articles

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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Governor Kehoe Discusses Business Growth and Education in Springfield

Governor Mike Kehoe stood before a room of Springfield’s business leaders last…

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Robinhood’s Q2 Revenue Soars Amid Prediction Market Boom

From my desk overlooking the financial district, where the pulse of the…

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AI Demand Boosts Arm Holdings’ Revenue Forecast Despite Stock Dip

Arm Holdings knows the contradictions of a modern chip giant. The intellectual…

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Microsoft’s AI Investment Boosts Profits by 31.6%

Like every tech giant right now, Microsoft is placing a colossal bet…

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Cigna’s Strategic Shift: Earnings Report Under New CEO

This Thursday, all eyes will be on the Cigna Group. The healthcare…

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Hungary’s Role in AI Infrastructure Financing

From my desk in Lower Manhattan, the view hasn’t changed much. Steel…

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Microsoft’s $90B Revenue Surpasses Expectations, Boosted by Cloud and AI

Microsoft’s latest earnings report isn’t just a beat—it’s a declaration. The numbers…

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Microsoft’s Xbox Revenue Falls Amid Cloud and AI Growth

Another quarter, another sobering set of earnings for Xbox. The figures from…

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NVIDIA to Announce Q2 Financial Results in Upcoming Call

The calendar says August 2026, but for anyone on Wall Street, it…

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Qualcomm’s Q3 Revenue Surpasses Expectations Amid Smartphone Market Challenges

Qualcomm’s third-quarter report landed on Wall Street with a familiar thud of…

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Microsoft CEO Warns of AI Risks for Hungarian Businesses

The advice feels contradictory on its surface. Here's a multi-lillion-dollar CEO whose…

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Illinois Faces Legal Challenge Over New Crypto Tax

A new financial battleground is taking shape not on the floors of…

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Meta’s Q2 2026 Financial Surge: AI Drives Revenue Growth

The numbers tell a story of ferocious growth and mounting pressure, often…

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Hungarian Insurance Sector Faces Tech Talent Shortage

The hum of activity in the Hungarian insurance sector has a new,…

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Hungarian Watch Retailer Challenges US Tariffs in Court

Collective Horology Lawsuit It began, as so many things do in business,…

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BBVA Reshapes Leadership to Harness AI for Growth

In the quiet hum of a Madrid summer, while many in the…

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Hungarian Business Leaders Show Confidence in Warsh’s Fed

Budapest's air was thick with a palpable sense of purpose last week,…

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Cryptocurrency Fraudster’s Bond Revoked for Witness Tampering

That didn't take long. For those of us who cover white-collar crime,…

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