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.
406 Articles

Waymo Toyota Autonomous Vehicle Partnership, Yum Profits, PepsiCo Changes in 1-Minute Brief

Waymo and Toyota recently announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring autonomous vehicle…

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Stanley Brand Transformation Into Modern Lifestyle Icon

In a striking testament to the power of brand reinvention, Stanley has…

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U.S. Economy Contraction 2024: First Decline in Three Years Amid Trade Tensions

The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2024,…

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US GDP Contraction 2024: Economy Shrinks Unexpectedly Amid Tariff Concerns

The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter of 2024, raising…

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Corporate DEI Disclosures 2024 Drop in SEC Filings

Big companies are talking less about diversity these days. New research shows…

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Amazon Q1 Earnings Tariff Impact Clouds Forecast

Amazon's latest earnings report reveals a company at a crossroads. The e-commerce…

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Apple Q1 Earnings Forecast 2024: Expected to Beat Estimates Amid Tariff Tailwinds

Apple's Q1 earnings report arrives this Thursday, and Wall Street remains cautiously…

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Trump Tariff Impact on Snap Stock Triggers New Setback

Snap's stock took a serious hit last week, falling over 9% after…

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Seagate Q3 2025 Earnings: 31% Revenue Surge Driven by HAMR Tech Demand

Seagate just shocked Wall Street with results that left analysts scrambling to…

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Corporate Renewable Energy Transition Backed by Global Execs

A remarkable 82% of Fortune 500 executives now support accelerating the transition…

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Small Business Owners Divided on Tariff Impact on Small Businesses

The ongoing tariff debate has created a significant divide among American small…

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Montana Second Home Tax Proposal Faces Business Pushback

Montana lawmakers have advanced a controversial proposal that would impose new taxes…

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Chicago Black-Owned Business Tariffs Impact Deepens Under Trump-Era Policies

Chicago's Black entrepreneurs are facing mounting challenges as tariff policies from the…

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Wall Street Response to Trump Economic Policies

Wall Street investors are quietly finding their footing in a transformed financial…

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Spotify Stock Forecast 2025: What’s Fueling the Surge?

Spotify's recent financial performance has caught Wall Street's attention. The streaming giant's…

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Microsoft Q3 Earnings Preview: What Investors Should Expect

Microsoft's upcoming third-quarter results have Wall Street watching closely as the tech…

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UK Business Confidence 2024 Drops Amid Tariff, Economic Uncertainty

British business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since last summer,…

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Celsius Founder Crypto Fraud Sentencing Could Lead to 20-Year Prison Term

Celsius Network founder Alex Mashinsky faces up to 20 years behind bars…

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AIA Insurance Sales Growth Surges on China, Hong Kong Demand

AIA Group Ltd. reported a stunning 44% jump in new business value…

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Walmart Support American Made Products in New U.S. Initiative

Walmart's latest move to bolster American manufacturing has caught the attention of…

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Spotify Stock Drops on Weak Q2 User Forecast

Spotify's recent performance on Wall Street has investors hitting the pause button.…

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Financial Engineering Impact on Shareholder Value: Rethinking Corporate Strategy

The boardrooms of America's largest corporations have embraced financial engineering tactics with…

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Marriott CitizenM Acquisition 2024: $355M Deal Expands Lifestyle Portfolio

Marriott International has just made a bold move in the hospitality sector.…

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Payment Processors Reinvent Financial Services for Merchants

Payment processors are going through a major makeover. They're no longer just…

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Sabre Hotel Tech Sale to TPG Finalized in $1.1B Strategic Deal

The hotel technology landscape shifted dramatically yesterday as Sabre Corporation finalized the…

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HSBC Quarterly Earnings Beat 2024 Despite 25% Profit Drop from One-Time Charges

Banking giant HSBC surprised financial markets Tuesday with better-than-expected quarterly results, even…

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Bajaj Finance Q4 Earnings Stock Outlook: Record Profit But Growth May Stall

Bajaj Finance recently posted its highest-ever quarterly profit, but investors might want…

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Washington Tech Industry Tax Changes Alarm Business Leaders

Tech giants and startups alike are voicing serious concerns over Washington state's…

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Marriott CitizenM Acquisition 2024 Expands Urban Hotel Portfolio

Marriott International is making waves in the hospitality sector with its latest…

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BizExpo 2024: Growth, Innovation Strategies for Business Success

Milwaukee's business landscape is about to get a significant boost with the…

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Trump Tariffs Impact on Consumer Prices: Major Brands Warn of Price Hikes

Trump's proposed tariffs are setting off alarm bells across corporate America. Major…

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Texas Best State for Business 2024: Wins Top Spot 21 Years Straight

Texas has claimed the top spot as America's best state for business…

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Women of Impact 2025 Summit: Fashion, Finance, Tech Leaders Shaping Future

The prestigious Women of Impact Summit returns for its fifth annual gathering…

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Lifestage Financial Native Source Partnership Enhances Worker Wealth

The recent partnership between Lifestage Financial and Native Source marks a significant…

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AWL Profit Surge Driven by Edible Oil Demand Growth

AWL India Ltd, one of the country's largest edible oil producers, reported…

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Marriott citizenM Acquisition 2024: Global Expansion Accelerates

In a bold move that has turned heads across the hospitality sector,…

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Nuvve Crypto Subsidiary Launch: New Expansion into Digital Assets

Nuvve Holding Corp, the electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist, has launched a…

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Big Tech Earnings Market Outlook: Markets Climb Ahead of Key Reports

Investors pushed stocks higher Monday as markets braced for a packed week…

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KPMG Metaphor AI Acquisition Expands AI Capabilities

KPMG has made a strategic move in the artificial intelligence space by…

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Rising Healthcare Costs Small Businesses: Impact and Solutions

Small business owners across America face a growing challenge: skyrocketing healthcare costs.…

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