Wesley Scott
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Wesley Scott is a seasoned business journalist with a knack for breaking down complex financial matters and corporate trends. With a background that includes seven years working on Wall Street, Wesley brings insider knowledge to his reporting, offering readers both depth and clarity. His articles cover a wide range of topics, from market trends and corporate leadership changes to business ethics and the impact of global events on industries. Known for his ability to identify emerging patterns in the business world, Wesley’s writing serves as a reliable resource for professionals and curious readers alike. Whether covering shifts in consumer behavior or unraveling the dynamics of corporate mergers, Wesley's work ensures his audience stays ahead of the curve.
Former Google software engineer convicted of AI espionage, trade secret theft
A federal jury in San Francisco found a former Google software engineer guilty of espionage and theft of…
January 30, 2026
Barneys scion Gene Pressman accused of smearing ex-exec in ‘score-settling’ book
A former Barneys executive has sued a scion of the fallen luxury empire over his bestselling memoir, claiming…
January 30, 2026
$100k in stolen merch, including Lululemon, recovered in massive retail theft operation
A sweeping police investigation led to multiple arrests and the recovery of $100,000 in stolen merchandise. Spearheaded by…
January 30, 2026
Wall Street, the 2008 crash and Trump
President Trump’s pick to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve is an Albany native with…
January 30, 2026
Wells Fargo hikes CEO Charlie Scharf’s pay to $40M in 2025
Wells Fargo hiked its pay for CEO Charlie Scharf to $40 million – a roughly 28% jump –…
January 30, 2026
Gold, silver plunge after news Trump will nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
Gold and silver prices plummeted early Friday morning following news that President Trump planned to nominate Kevin Warsh…
January 30, 2026
Panama court axes Chinese-linked control at canal in victory for Trump
Panama’s highest court has voided the contract of a Chinese-linked company that operated key ports at the Panama…
January 30, 2026
Wall Street traders show hands with bets on Warner Bros. Discovery-Netflix deal
Wall Street traders are now betting that Warner Bros. Discovery not only will be sold to Netflix, but…
January 30, 2026
Starbucks chief now gets company jet for personal trips
This week, Starbucks Coffee announced that it would let its CEO, Brian Niccol, have unfettered and free access…
January 30, 2026
Divergent is changing the ways cars are made
When Pete Hegseth visited the Divergent factory in Torrance, Calif., earlier this month, he was supposed to take…
January 30, 2026