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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Intel CEO Restructuring Strategy Focuses on Leaner Teams, Productivity Overhaul

Intel's new CEO Pat Gelsinger is taking dramatic steps to reshape the…

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Capital Markets Carbon Reduction Financing Strategies

The financial world is undergoing a dramatic shift. Major banks and investment…

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Boulder Outdoor Industry Tariff Impact Raises Alarm for Local Brands

Boulder's outdoor industry giants are sounding alarm bells as new tariff proposals…

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Norfolk Southern Earnings Rise on Insurance Payout Windfall

Norfolk Southern reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings today, bolstered by a substantial insurance…

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Bajaj Finance Special Dividend FY25 Plans Under Review

Bajaj Finance, one of India's leading non-banking financial companies, announced yesterday that…

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Equipment Finance Growth March 2024 Surges Despite Economic Headwinds

Equipment finance activity showed remarkable resilience in March, climbing 8% year-over-year despite…

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SoftBank Cantor $3B Crypto Fund Launch Signals Policy Shift

The digital asset world just got a major confidence boost. Japanese tech…

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Tesla Q1 2025 Earnings Report Misses Expectations Despite Grim Forecasts

The electric vehicle giant Tesla reported its first-quarter earnings yesterday, falling short…

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Supabase Series D Funding 2024 Secures $200M, Reaches $2B Valuation

Open-source database startup Supabase just landed a massive cash infusion. The company…

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US Manufacturing Investment 2024 Surge as Major Firms Plan Expansion

The American factory floor is seeing a remarkable revival. Major companies have…

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Trump Tariffs Impact on Apparel Startups: Athleisure CEO Warns of Backfire

The push for higher tariffs on imported goods has gained momentum under…

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Inside San Francisco Hacker House Driving $2B Startup Funding

Inside the cramped Victorian home on a quiet San Francisco street, twenty-something…

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Capital One Discover Merger Approval Granted by Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve Board has officially approved the merger between Capital One…

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Investor Sentiment Signals Market Volatility Despite Wall Street Calm

Wall Street might appear calm on the surface, but underneath, investors are…

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UnitedHealth Stock Drop After CEO Comments on ‘Unacceptable’ Results

UnitedHealth shares tumbled Friday in their worst performance since 1998, after CEO…

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Yahoo Finance Sector Performance Dashboard Tracks Real-Time Economic Trends

Investors seeking to understand market shifts now have a powerful tool at…

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Silver Lake Intel Altera Investment Forms Leading FPGA Firm

Private equity giant Silver Lake has struck a major deal with Intel,…

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C2FO Emerging Markets Expansion Funding Hits $30M

Kansas City-based financial technology firm C2FO has landed a substantial $30 million…

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Chinese Authorities Crypto Asset Sale Defies National Ban

Several Chinese local governments have begun selling confiscated cryptocurrency despite the country's…

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AI Crypto Mining Lawsuit Dismissed in $30M Investor Case

A Pennsylvania bankruptcy court has dismissed a major lawsuit from investors who…

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Houlihan Lokey M&A Strategy and Corporate Finance Approach

Wall Street's mergers and acquisitions landscape has shifted dramatically post-pandemic. Investment banking…

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Indonesia US Trade Negotiations Advance via Finance Investment Talks

Indonesia US Trade Negotiations Indonesia US Trade Negotiations Advance via Finance Investment…

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Luxury Real Estate Investment Trends Drive Long-Term Wealth

The marble-floored penthouses and sprawling estates once viewed primarily as status symbols…

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Marvell Technology Stock Forecast 2024: Biggest Upside on NASDAQ?

Marvell Technology's stock has investors buzzing on Wall Street these days. The…

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Binance Lobbying US Crypto Regulation to Ease Treasury Rules

In a surprising turn for crypto market watchers, Binance has been engaging…

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Trump Tariffs Impact Corporate Earnings Forecasts

Corporate America faces a growing uncertainty as President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff…

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Corporate Earnings Impact Tariffs: Key Stocks to Watch Amid Market Jitters

Corporate earnings season kicks into high gear this week as investors wrestle…

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China Sports Industry Investment 2024 Surge with New Financial Backing

China's sports industry is entering a new era of unprecedented growth as…

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UK Export Finance Support 2024: £20 Billion Trade Expansion Plan

Britain's export strategy has taken a bold leap forward. The UK government…

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Trump Economic Policies Impact on US Businesses

American businesses are bracing for significant policy shifts as Donald Trump prepares…

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Trump China Tariff Impact 2024: Long-Term Risk to U.S. Businesses

Former President Donald Trump's recent proposal to implement sweeping 60% tariffs on…

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Financial Strategy for Startup Founders: Unlock Growth with This Overlooked Tactic

Money troubles sink startups fast. Even promising ventures with brilliant ideas can…

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Florida Business Lawsuit Trump Tariffs Gains Libertarian Backing

A small Florida business owner recently stepped into a high-stakes legal battle…

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India Tech Startup Ecosystem Strategy: Key Steps for Growth

The Indian tech startup scene is experiencing a remarkable transformation. With over…

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Harvard Editor Analyzes Taylor Swift Business Strategy Success

Taylor Swift's business acumen has reshaped the music industry in ways few…

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New Tariffs Impact Small Businesses as Owners Warn of Operational Threats

Small business owners across America are raising alarm bells about the impact…

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Trump China Tariffs Impact on Small Businesses: CEO Warns of Closure Within Months

The looming threat of new tariffs has left many American business owners…

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Tariff Impact on Small Business Hiring Threatens Growth

Tariff policies are hitting small business owners where it hurts most -…

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South Africa Economic Outlook Downgrade by BNP Amid Political, Trade Turmoil

South Africa's economic prospects have taken a sharp turn for the worse.…

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Boumarang Wavedrone Drone Technology Acquisition Expands Maritime Tech

Boumarang Inc. just made a big splash in maritime tech. The Florida-based…

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