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.
776 Articles

Hinge Health IPO 2024 Creates Millionaires, Shakes Up Digital Health Market

Hinge Health's recent debut on the New York Stock Exchange marked a…

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Trump Tax Cuts Impact on Corporate Profits and Inequality

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act marked a dramatic shift in…

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AT&T Lumen Fiber Network Acquisition Expands National Reach

In a landmark deal announced Tuesday, AT&T plans to acquire Lumen Technologies'…

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M&S Cyber Attack 2024 Triggers £300M Profit Loss

The major British retailer Marks & Spencer faces severe financial consequences after…

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Project Finance Driving Global Clean Energy Transition

Project finance stands as the backbone of today's global energy transformation. Money…

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Trump Tower Dubai Accepts Bitcoin for Luxury Real Estate Deals

In a bold move that signals cryptocurrency's growing legitimacy in high-end real…

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Trump Tariffs Fuel G7 Summit Tensions

Global financial leaders gathered this week amid growing concerns over proposed U.S.…

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Trump EU Travel Policy Impact Slashes U.S. Business Trips

European business travel to America has dropped sharply since President Trump's administration…

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Automation in Trade Finance Transformation Reshapes Global Trade

Article - Trade finance is changing fast. Banks and businesses are now…

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G7 Finance Meeting 2024 Tackles Growing Trade Tensions

Finance ministers from the world's most powerful economies gathered in Toronto this…

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Apollo Private Credit PowerGrid Acquisition Backed by $1B Line

Apollo's private credit arm is flexing its financial muscle with a massive…

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Senate Bill Small Business Mandates Opposed by NFIB

Small businesses nationwide face tough new challenges as government mandates threaten their…

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Crypto Executive Security Threats Rise Amid Kidnapping Surge

The cryptocurrency industry faces a growing shadow that has nothing to do…

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Mercedes Vehicle Financing Future Envisioned by Mobility Chief

The automotive industry stands at a crossroads where traditional ownership models are…

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G7 Finance Ministers Address Ukraine Aid, Trade Tensions

The world's financial heavyweights gathered this week with Ukraine's economic survival prominently…

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Chinese Companies Reduce US Trade Focus Amid Policy Shift

Chinese businesses are quietly scaling back their American operations despite recent diplomatic…

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Stock Market Reaction to Trade Relief Doubts Sparks Investor Caution

Investors pulled back Monday as initial optimism about U.S.-China trade relations gave…

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Sylndr Egypt Used Car Funding Reaches $15.7M

The Egyptian used car market has found its newest champion. Sylndr, the…

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RBA Interest Rate Decision 2024: Bullock Confronts Market Pressure

The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates steady at 4.35% today, marking…

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Circle Sale to Coinbase or Ripple Considered Amid IPO Plans

In a surprising move that could reshape the cryptocurrency landscape, Circle –…

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Trip.com Q1 2025 Earnings Report Shows Strong Growth Amid Travel Surge

Trip.com Group Limited has posted impressive first-quarter results for 2025, riding a…

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Hudson Yards Casino Plan Cancelled, Redevelopment Shifts to Housing

The ambitious casino project slated for Hudson Yards has officially been scrapped.…

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CrediLinq US Embedded Finance Expansion Backed by $8.5M Funding

Singapore-based fintech CrediLinq has secured $8.5 million in new funding to fuel…

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Finastra Treasury Unit Acquisition by Apax Signals Strategic Shift

Banking technology giant Finastra has sold its treasury and capital markets business…

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Moody’s US Credit Downgrade Market Reaction Spurs Rebound

Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit outlook sent ripples through Wall Street…

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Inside Rise of Stealth Millionaire Entrepreneurs in America

They drive modest cars, live in middle-class neighborhoods, and rarely flaunt their…

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Sustainability Long Term Business Strategy Still Drives Success

Corporate sustainability efforts continue to face challenges amid shifting political winds, but…

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CEO Strategy Shifts 2024: Rethinking Business in a Changing Landscape

The business landscape has undergone dramatic shifts in recent years. Corporate leaders…

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Nvidia Stock Reaction Mixed After AI Chip Unveiling

Nvidia's newest AI chips arrived with much fanfare this week, but Wall…

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Galaxy Digital Nasdaq Listing Signals New Crypto Investment Era

Galaxy Digital's historic Nasdaq listing marks a pivotal moment for cryptocurrency investment…

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Regeneron 23andMe Acquisition 2024 Finalized in $256M Biotech Deal

In a deal that reshapes the landscape of consumer genetics, pharmaceutical giant…

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Finance Procurement Cash Flow Strategy: Boosting Collaboration

The gap between finance and procurement teams continues to cost companies millions…

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Blockchain Trade Finance Transformation Reshaping Global Commerce

Blockchain technology is changing how global trade works. Once just a concept…

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Business Debt Growth Doubles Post Covid, Hindering Financing

American companies are carrying twice as much debt as they did before…

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AI Finance Startup Funding: Hyperbots Secures $6.5M to Transform Industry

In a significant development for financial technology, Hyperbots has raised $6.5 million…

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Used Car Market Impact Tariffs Create Dealer Opportunity

The American car landscape might soon look different. A looming tax on…

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Monolithic Power Return on Capital Growth Strengthens

Monolithic Power's impressive performance in recent years has caught the attention of…

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Avoiding China Tariffs Ecommerce Strategy: One Seller’s Plan

The looming threat of increased tariffs on Chinese imports has online sellers…

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Standard Lithium DOE Grant 2025 Spurs Q1 Turnaround

Standard Lithium's recent Department of Energy grant has sparked significant investor attention…

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Anthropic AI Debt Funding 2024 Reaches $2.5B for Expansion

In a bold financial maneuver that has sent ripples through the tech…

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