Marcus Reed

A Wall Street veteran turned investigative journalist, Marcus brings over two decades of financial insight into boardrooms, IPOs, corporate chess games, and economic undercurrents. Known for asking uncomfortable questions in comfortable suits.

Lifestyle
Ren Kim, Marcus Reed and Gia SolanoAugust 1, 2025
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Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad Sparks Firestorm Over “Great Jeans” Wordplay
American Eagle’s “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” campaign was meant to be clever — but critics say it plays with…
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Business
Marcus ReedAugust 1, 2025
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U.S. Job Growth Stalls in July as Labor Market Weakens Further
Only 73,000 jobs were added in July, with prior months revised sharply downward. Unemployment rose to 4.2% as hiring dries…
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Business
Marcus ReedAugust 1, 2025
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Trump Fires Bureau of Labor Statistics Chief After Weak Jobs Report
President Trump ousts BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer following a worse-than-expected July jobs report. Economists warn the move undermines trust in…
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Business
Marcus ReedJuly 31, 2025
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Blackstone Nears $6 Billion Deal for Energy Data Firm Enverus
Blackstone is reportedly leading the race to buy Enverus, the Austin-based energy software firm, for $6 billion. The deal reflects…
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Business
Marcus Reed and Olivia MathersJuly 30, 2025
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U.S.-India Trade Talks Continue as Trump’s 25% Tariff Countdown Nears Deadline
As Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian goods looms, U.S.-India negotiations remain active but major sticking points over agriculture, steel, and…
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Business
Marcus ReedJuly 30, 2025
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Mercedes Halts U.S. EV Deliveries as Tax Credit Vanishes, Sales Stall
Mercedes-Benz has paused deliveries of its EQE and EQS electric vehicles in the U.S., citing weak demand and the loss…
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Business
Marcus ReedJuly 29, 2025
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Visa Posts Strong Q3 Earnings as Consumer Spending Holds Firm
Visa reported $10.2 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, fueled by steady global spending and sharp execution—even as legal costs…
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Business
Marcus ReedJuly 29, 2025
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Wall Street Eases Off Highs as Earnings Disappoint and Fed Decision Looms
U.S. markets paused their record-setting run Tuesday as lackluster corporate earnings and Federal Reserve uncertainty put investors on edge. Heavyweights…
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Business
Marcus ReedJuly 28, 2025
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Chile Moves to Shield Copper from U.S. Tariffs in High-Stakes Trade Talks
Facing a 50% U.S. tariff on copper imports, Chile is taking a calculated path—embedding the issue into wider trade negotiations…
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Business
Marcus ReedJuly 23, 2025
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House Democrats Probe T‑Mobile’s Ties to Trump Mobile Amid Conflict Concerns
T‑Mobile is facing scrutiny from House Democrats over its partnership with Trump Mobile, a political-branded MVNO operating on its network.…
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