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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Patent Strategy for Startups Spotting Valuable Business Ideas

I've spent nearly two decades reporting on innovation economies, and one pattern…

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Wisconsin Investment Fraud 2024: Man Charged in $16M Scheme Funding Lavish Lifestyle

A Wisconsin man faces serious federal charges after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate…

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Tokyo Lifestyle Vietnam Expansion Launches Flagship Ho Chi Minh Store

Vietnam's retail landscape is witnessing a significant shift as Tokyo Lifestyle Co.,…

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Deloitte UK Tech Expansion Adds Four New Delivery Centres

Deloitte UK has announced a significant expansion of its technology capabilities with…

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Jerome Powell Interest Rate Press Conference Highlights Fed Decision

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady yesterday, marking the seventh consecutive…

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Saudi Aramco Amiral Expansion Financing Hits $6.9B in Bold Deal

The energy landscape in the Middle East shifted dramatically last week as…

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Wyoming Workforce Shortage Economic Impact Prompts Council Warning

Wyoming's business leaders have sounded the alarm on a deepening economic challenge…

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Medtronic Diabetes Unit Spinoff Announced in Strategic Shift

The announcement sent ripples through both the healthcare industry and Wall Street…

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Ghana Gold Trade Regulations 2024 Overhauled With Bold New Policies

Ghana's gold sector undergoes a radical transformation this year as the government…

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Falcon 2000 Jet Manufacturing India 2025: Dassault, Reliance Partnership

In a significant development that underscores India's growing aviation manufacturing capabilities, French…

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India Bullet Train European Technology Adoption Eyes Shinkansen

The ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is taking shape with a strategic…

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Commure $200M Funding Boosts Healthcare Tech Ahead of IPO

Healthcare tech firm Commure Inc. has secured a substantial $200 million in…

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College Startup Success Story: GoodPop Grows into $63M Popsicle Empire

In the scorching summer of 2009, University of Texas student Daniel Goetz…

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Gen Z Finance Career Trends Drive Talent Competition Among Firms

The rush of young talent toward finance careers has intensified this year,…

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AI Driven Wall Street Deals 2025 to Surge

The financial dealmaking landscape is poised for a transformative shift over the…

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Bitcoin vs XRP Investment Potential: Which Crypto Holds Millionaire-Maker Promise?

The cryptocurrency market has long promised the allure of overnight wealth, yet…

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Cyber Insurance Risks Rattle Finance Industry

The financial sector finds itself in increasingly treacherous digital waters. As cyber…

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Tech M&A Trends 2025: Sector Dominates U.S. Deals First Half

The technology sector continues its relentless march toward market dominance, now accounting…

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Marvell AI Stock Surge Wows Wall Street

Marvell Technology captured Wall Street's attention this week with a stunning demonstration…

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AI in Advertising Strategies 2024 Disrupts Global Trends at Cannes Summit

As the vibrant Mediterranean sun illuminated the French Riviera last week, advertising…

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Fed Interest Rate Forecast 2025: Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Signals Two Cuts

The Federal Reserve held steady on interest rates Wednesday, maintaining its cautious…

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Tensec $12M Funding Fuels Cross-Border Payments Innovation

The financial technology landscape shifted notably this week as Tensec, an emerging…

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Business Insider AI Strategy After Layoffs Unveiled by CEO

The stark reality of AI's impact on digital media has come into…

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Amartha $55M Funding Empowers Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Indonesia

Indonesian microfinance platform Amartha has secured a substantial $55 million in Series…

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China Trade War Impact on Global Business Tensions Rising

The recent intensification of trade tensions between China and the Western economies…

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US Senate Stablecoin Regulation Bill Approved, Strengthening Crypto Rules

A groundbreaking shift in cryptocurrency regulation took shape yesterday as the U.S.…

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Nasdaq MedTech Company Crypto Investment Hits $50M, Joins HYPE Token Validation

In what might be one of the more unexpected corporate pivots of…

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Sustainability in Business Strategy: Imperative for Long-Term Success

Sustainability in Business Strategy: Imperative for Long-Term Success The corporate landscape is…

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Finance Firms Moving to Florida: Wall Street’s Southern Migration

The palm trees and tax benefits of Florida are proving irresistible to…

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Mass Deportations Business Impact Raised in SEC Warnings

In a striking shift from past disclosure practices, major U.S. corporations have…

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Michael Saylor Bitcoin Investment 2024: Firm Adds $1.05B to Holdings

The business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has once again doubled down on its…

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AI Impact on Graduate Job Market Disrupts Entry-Level Hiring

The tectonic shifts in the entry-level job market that recent college graduates…

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Top Crypto Job Platforms 2025

The cryptocurrency job landscape has transformed dramatically since Bitcoin's early days. What…

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Trump 2024 Earnings: $600M from Crypto, Golf, Licensing

Former President Donald Trump's financial disclosures reveal a diversified portfolio that generated…

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Greenland Rare Earths Mine US Loan Reaches $120M Funding

The U.S. government's move to provide a $120 million loan for a…

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Business Schools ESG Curriculum Changes Amid Political Market Pressures

I've spent the past month examining how America's business schools are adapting…

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AI Loan Startup Funding: Parlay Finance Secures $2M Seed Round

The rise of artificial intelligence in the financial sector continues at a…

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Trump Crypto Earnings 2024 Top $600M from Business Ventures

Former President Donald Trump reported earning more than $600 million in income…

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Finance Influencer Pleads Guilty in $23M Ponzi Scheme Scandal

The fall of Tyler Bossetti serves as a stark reminder that even…

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Keytruda FDA Approval 2024 Spurs Oil Prices Surge, Citizens Financial Buyback Boost

The financial markets presented a complex tapestry of movement today, with pharmaceutical…

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