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Samuel O'Brient

Tech Markets Reporter at The Street

Samuel O'Brient is a Tech Markets Reporter for TheStreet.

A dedicated financial journalist whose career spans many facets of the economy, Samuel brings with him years of experience informing investors. He covers tech stocks and market developments for TheStreet, providing detailed analysis on the companies that investors need to be following, with a keen eye for innovation and a passion for uncovering the next big tech breakthrough.

Samuel's background in reporting on economics, technology, and public policy allows him to provide unique insights into the ever-changing tech sector and how its developments stand to influence both micro and macro trends. He has written everything from features to breaking news to detailed investigative pieces, often covering companies such as Tesla, Nvidia and Google.

Before joining TheStreet, Samuel covered financial markets for InvestorPlace. His work has appeared in outlets such as Observer, EV and TipRanks. He is not active on X but can be reached on LinkedIn.

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  • Mark Cuban has some blunt words on the real impact of tariffs
    18 Mar—TheStreet
    It’s been two weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump moved forward with his plan to levy tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. So far, the impact is yielding mostly negative results, as prominent stocks fall and consumer fears rise. Despite Trump’s consistent claims that tariffs will benefit the U.S. economy, a significantly different scenario is unfolding so far. This has led to many people criticizing Trump’s plan to spur economic growth through tariffs. ⏰Get expert insights and...
  • JD Vance offers jolting preview of U.S. AI policy
    20 Mar—TheStreet
    A few months into Donald Trump’s presidency, the U.S. still doesn’t have a clear picture of what artificial intelligence (AI) policy for the next four years will look like. It is a pivotal time for the sector, as many tech companies unveil new products and roll out new versions of their AI models. But with Trump’s tariffs causing high economic uncertainty, many top tech stocks are struggling, leaving many investors unsure of how to play this complicated financial landscape. ⏰Get expert...
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  • Former Google CEO makes shocking case against AI proposal
    8 Mar—TheStreet
    Financial markets worldwide are currently shrouded in uncertainty, but the world of artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t slowing down. Even as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs complicate the global supply chain, many experts seem confident that AI adoption and development will continue as companies advance toward the next frontier of the revolutionary technology. 💰💸 Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter 💰💸 Since Chinese AI startup DeepSeek released its R1 model...
  • Prominent Tesla shareholder has harsh words for Elon Musk
    21 Mar—TheStreet
    It hasn’t been a good week for Tesla stock (TSLA) — or a good month, for that matter. The electric vehicle (EV) producer has been mostly trending downward for weeks, occasionally garnering some slight momentum but never enough for it to stay in the green for long. As share prices have continued to decline, Elon Musk’s leadership has come sharply into question. Even noted TSLA bull Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities has raised concerns about the CEO, speculating that changes will have to be...

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