Carol Loomis is a renowned American journalist and author best known for her work at Fortune magazine. She began her career at Time Inc. in the 1950s and joined Fortune in 1954, becoming one of the first female financial journalists at the time. Loomis covered various beats at Fortune, specializing in topics related to finance, investing, and business. She built a reputation for her insightful analysis and in-depth reporting, earning respect within the industry and among her peers.