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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Disney Q2 2025 Earnings Surge, Unveils Abu Dhabi Park Plans

Disney reported impressive second-quarter earnings for fiscal 2025, exceeding Wall Street expectations…

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American Financial Group Q1 2025 Earnings Reflect Focus on Profitability, Shareholder Returns

Cincinnati-based insurer American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) reported first-quarter 2025 earnings that…

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DHT Holdings Q1 2025 Earnings Report Shows Strength Amid Market Shifts

DHT Holdings Q1 2025 Earnings Report Shows Strength Amid Market Shifts DHT…

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Australia Stock Market Investment Trends Surge Amid U.S. Market Shift

Australian stocks are enjoying a remarkable turnaround this year. Global investors are…

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Emerging Small Business Finance Trends and Tools to Watch

Small businesses face a rapidly evolving financial landscape in 2024. New digital…

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Alaska Online Business Corporate Tax Proposed to Fund Schools

The Alaska state legislature passed a groundbreaking bill yesterday that would establish…

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Porch Group Stock Surge 2024: Shares Soar 65% After Profit Turnaround

Porch Group's market reversal has left Wall Street stunned this week. The…

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Google Business Layoffs 2024: 200 Jobs Cut Amid Global Restructuring

Google's latest round of job cuts hits workers across four continents as…

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Financial Regulator Job Cuts 2024: Massive Layoffs Hit U.S. Agencies

Financial watchdogs across America face their most severe staffing crisis in recent…

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Massachusetts Political Unrest Disrupts Business Impact

Massachusetts businesses are feeling the strain of recent political developments. A new…

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Palantir AI Partnership Targets Financial Services Disruption

Palantir's latest move in the AI arena might reshape how financial firms…

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Business Leadership Trust Strategy Driving Modern Success

Trust has become the cornerstone of successful business relationships in today's volatile…

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Spotify Q1 2024 Earnings Insights from Baron Funds

In a surprising turn for digital streaming investors, Spotify's recent Q1 2024…

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Automation Tools for Entrepreneurs Gaining Popularity Among New Business Owners

The dawn of business automation has shifted from corporate luxury to entrepreneurial…

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Strong Jobs Report Masks Recession Risk 2025

Strong jobs numbers released last week don't tell the whole story about…

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Trump Texas Tariff Backlash Sparks Business Leaders’ Criticism

A growing chorus of Texas executives is sounding the alarm about potential…

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Google Ad Tech Antitrust Ruling Prompts Judge to Back Forced Sale

A federal judge's recent decision could force Google to sell off parts…

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Yahoo Boardroom Sports Business Partnership Series Launch

The new partnership between Yahoo Sports and Boardroom signals a major shift…

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Samsung Harman Masimo Audio Acquisition Finalized in $350M Deal

Samsung Electronics announced Tuesday that its Harman International subsidiary has finalized the…

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DHL IDS Fulfillment Acquisition Expands US Operations

The logistics giant DHL has made another strategic move in the American…

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xAI Palantir Financial Services AI Partnership Accelerates Innovation

In a move that could reshape how banks and financial institutions use…

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IRS Technology Budget Cuts 2024 Slash $2B Without Service Disruptions

The IRS announced substantial cuts to its technology budget this week, trimming…

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Trump Tariffs Impact on Small Businesses Amid Rising Costs

The proposed Trump tariffs have many small business owners worried. While large…

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Global Power Shift Reshaping Development Finance

The global economic landscape is experiencing a profound transformation as developing nations…

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Community Banks Real-Time Payments Adoption Accelerates

Community banks across America face mounting pressure to implement real-time payment systems…

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Euronext Boosts Defense Sector Financing in Europe

Euronext, Europe's biggest stock exchange, has rolled out plans to help defense…

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Adam Smith Influence on Corporate Finance Today

The dusty pages of economic history still whisper wisdom into today's boardrooms.…

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Australia Economic Recovery 2024 Boosts Westpac M&A Financing Outlook

Australia's economy shows signs of recovery as Westpac signals stronger financing activity…

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Inventiva Phase 3 MASH Trial Funding Reaches €116M Milestone

French-based Inventiva just landed a massive cash injection to fuel their fight…

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Asian Finance Ministers Protectionism Response Urged Amid Rising Trade Barriers

Finance ministers from Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and South Korea met in…

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Crypto Firms Entering US Market Amid Eased Regulations

After years of regulatory uncertainty, cryptocurrency companies are flocking to the United…

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Alkami Technology Growth Challenges Amid Profitability Struggles

Alkami Technology has hit a rough patch lately. The banking software provider…

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Illinois Cannabis Business Regulations Face Pushback From Entrepreneurs

Illinois pot shops are fighting against what they call unfair rules. Shop…

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Goldman Sachs Diversity Program Rebrand Drops ‘Black’ Label

Goldman Sachs has quietly rebranded one of its key diversity initiatives, eliminating…

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Maldives Qatar Financial Hub Investment Unveiled at $8.8B

The Maldives government has announced an ambitious $8.8 billion financial hub project…

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Microsoft vs Amazon Cloud AI Stocks Face Scrutiny Amid Growth Shift

Microsoft and Amazon are battling for cloud supremacy as AI reshapes the…

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Tech Giants Q1 Earnings 2024: 28 of 34 Surpass Expectations

The first quarter of 2024 has delivered impressive results for the technology…

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Top Tech Stocks to Invest in May 2024

The technology sector continues to drive market momentum as we enter May…

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Flagstar Financial Earnings Report Shows Profit Boost from Expense Cuts

Flagstar Financial has emerged from a challenging economic environment with surprising resilience,…

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Corporate Earnings Guidance Suspension: Why Top Companies Are Hitting Pause

Corporate earnings guidance has long served as Wall Street's financial crystal ball.…

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