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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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  • Elon Musk may be headed for major legal trouble
    6 May—TheStreet
    After an extremely complicated April 2025, Elon Musk is still facing some significant problems ahead as the market enters a new month. Since it reported extremely disappointing Q1 earnings, Tesla has had to grapple with the fact that it failed to meet even Wall Street’s scaled-back expectations. Even after Musk announced plans to spend more time at his company and less time on Capitol Hill, TSLA stock has been highly volatile. 💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily...
  • Elon Musk gets devastating news as the 'anti-Tesla' catches on
    13 May—TheStreet
    Tesla (TSLA) stock may have surged yesterday, but that doesn’t mean it's all good news for Elon Musk. On the contrary, negative headlines are still piling up as the company falters. Once known as the undisputed leader of the electric vehicle (EV) sector, Tesla has struggled since the year started, largely thanks to Elon Musk’s polarizing actions. Even after the CEO announced he would be stepping back from his role at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), share prices...
  • 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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