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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Scanfil’s Q3 Results: Revenue Up 31.8%, Cash Flow Concerns Persist

The numbers from Scanfil's third quarter look solid at first glance. Revenue…

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Endeavor Hotels Acquires Midway Portfolio for $68M, Plans Upgrades

If you want to see where the smart money is going in…

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GE Vernova’s Gas Turbines Surge Amid Wind Business Decline

A portfolio manager called me last month. He feared a wind order…

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Camping World Stock Plummets 75%: What Investors Missed

Your instinct might have been to buy Camping World a year ago.…

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Century Next Financial’s Q3 Earnings: Strong Results and Stock Valuation Insights

Century Next Financial is a bank that knows its role. It operates…

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Donnelley Financial Solutions Stock: Is It Worth the Premium?

The premium on Donnelley Financial Solutions is real. Its shares trade hands…

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Seagate Technology Earnings: Stock Movement Insights and Predictions

Earnings season turns a stock from a long-term story into a short-term…

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AI Debt Surges to $500 Billion: Impact on Nvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave

AI debt is moving toward $500 billion. The money flows through lenders…

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UBS Faces Potential 12,000 Job Cuts Amid Stricter Capital Rules

If UBS says 12,000 Swiss jobs are at risk, listen. It is…

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Unfair Links Launches Innovative Local SEO Backlink Service

I got the press release for a new SEO company in my…

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Japan Excellent Stock Dividend Increase: What Investors Need to Know

Japan Excellent, Inc. just told its investors something important. A semi-annual dividend…

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Jabil Stock Gains 2.45% Amid Positive Earnings Forecasts

The stock ticker JBL flashed green on a tough day. While broader…

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Value Nature Fund Mobilizes €300M for Nature Restoration at COP17

The numbers tell a clear story. For every dollar spent protecting nature,…

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CapCut Leads 2026 AI Tools for Small Business Marketing

If you run a small business today, you feel the pressure constantly.…

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FactSet Expands Private Markets with Nasdaq Partnership Amid Valuation Concerns

FactSet Research Systems FactSet Research Systems is making a deliberate pivot. The…

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WAULT Connects Brands to India’s Expanding Sports Market

A quiet transformation is reshaping India's urban landscape. It is not happening…

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Employee Theft: A Major Threat to Small Businesses in Africa

That Girl Boina built her dream with care. She opened Waxaholic Studio,…

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Ally Financial Boosts Dividends and Share Buybacks: Impact on Stock

Ally Financial Q3 2026 Report Ally Financial reported third quarter 2026 results.…

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Cincinnati Financial’s Dividend Yield and 2026 Outlook: Is It Undervalued?

I have covered insurance earnings for years. That work shows why dividends…

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Global Investment Trends: FDI Rises 37% in 2026 Amid Declining New Projects

Investment Insights The headline numbers tell a simple story. Global investment is…

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Caribbean Investment Trends 2026: Key Insights and Policy Impacts

The numbers tell a clear story. Foreign investment in the Caribbean is…

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Vistra Stock Valuation: Impact of $4.2B Nuclear Loan

Vistra Corp has delivered a staggering return for investors over the last…

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DXC Technology Stock Surges 51% Amid AI Advancements: Is It Still Undervalued?

The price of DXC Technology stock often feels like a Rorschach test…

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Cincinnati Financial Earnings Preview: Key Insights for Investors

The focus shifts this Monday to Cincinnati Financial. The property casualty insurer…

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JetBlue Creditors Seek Bankruptcy Advisers Amid Debt Concerns

The view from my desk in Lower Manhattan isn't of tarmac, but…

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Kansas City Summit Turns Unity into Economic Investments

Article KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. I spent Saturday in a packed community hall…

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Qualcomm’s Earnings Outlook: How Investors Might React to Dividend Strategy

The story at Qualcomm right now is one of two competing timelines.…

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Shanghai Sunmi Technology Stock Analysis: Is It Overvalued?

That price tag on a Hong Kong ticker keeps catching my eye.…

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AI Healthcare Stocks: Pfizer and Two Others to Watch Now

From where I sit in lower Manhattan, the chatter on the trading…

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Heritage Financial’s Kitsap Conversion Boosts Margins: Is It Still Undervalued?

Heritage Financial stock just had its best week in months. Shares jumped…

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FEMA Deadline Nears: Apply for Disaster Relief Funds in NW Indiana

I reported from northwest Indiana after the Aug 11 storms. Roofs, windows,…

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Aussie Investor Considers Leaving Due to Tax Changes: $2M Portfolio Insights

AJ Clores is 28 years old. His investment portfolio is worth two…

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Young Entrepreneur’s Slime Business Gains 21,000 Followers in 23 Days

This isn’t a typical story for my column. You won’t find a…

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Youth Entrepreneurs Shine at OKC Future Makers Market

The skyscrapers of lower Manhattan are a long way from an Oklahoma…

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New Federal Rules on Stablecoins Impact Virgin Islands Companies

The financial rules for the digital age are being written now. A…

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Appian Stock Surges 24.2% Amid AI Advancements and Financial Growth

The numbers tell a clear story this week. Appian stock jumped 24.2%.…

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Honeywell’s Strategic Moves: Key Insights for Investors

Honeywell’s third quarter 2026 earnings call offered more than just the usual…

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Nike’s Transition: From Growth to Income Stock – What Investors Need to Know

As a journalist covering the market for decades, I have watched Nike’s…

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Palantir’s Stock Surge: Is a Split on the Horizon?

Palantir Technologies is trading near $200 per share. The stock has climbed…

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Ally Financial’s Q3 Net Income Rises to $433M Amid Market Fluctuations

The air on Wall Street has a way of turning warm numbers…

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