Chris Isidore
Chris Isidore is a seasoned financial journalist with over three decades of experience covering major US bankruptcies, the auto industry, airlines, labor and breaking financial news. He currently serves as a senior writer for CNN Business and has held various positions at other publications throughout his career. Chris grew up in suburban New York and attended the University of Chicago, where he majored in political science.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/chris-isidore
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
87%
Examples:
- Chris Isidore tends to present a balanced view in his articles, often including multiple perspectives and counterarguments. However, there are instances where he leans towards a more negative portrayal of unions and their actions.
- He also tends to focus on the negative aspects of companies and their struggles, without providing enough context or background information about the issues they face.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Chris Isidore sometimes implies that companies have conflicts of interest or are acting in their own self-interest, without providing sufficient evidence to support these claims.
- He also tends to focus on the potential conflicts of interest that stakeholders may have, without considering other factors that may influence their decisions.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- He also presents misleading statements about companies and their financial decisions without providing enough evidence or context.
- There are instances where Chris Isidore provides contradictory information in his articles. For example, he claims that JetBlue had no choice but to pull out of its deal to buy Spirit Airlines due to a federal court ruling blocking the deal on antitrust grounds, when in fact it was not the only option available.
Deceptions
80%
Examples:
- He also tends to present one-sided views and omits important details or counterarguments in his articles.
- There are instances where Chris Isidore provides misleading information in his articles. For example, he claims that JetBlue pulled out of its deal to buy Spirit Airlines due to a federal court ruling blocking the deal on antitrust grounds, when in fact it was not the only option available.
Recent Articles
Jury Rules NFL Violated Antitrust Laws with Sunday Ticket, Orders $4.8 Billion in Damages
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024A jury ruled that the NFL violated antitrust laws by selling its premium Sunday Ticket subscription service exclusively through DirecTV, resulting in a $4.8 billion damages award for residential subscribers and $96 million for businesses. The NFL maintained its right to sell the service under broadcasting exemptions but was found to have applied it incorrectly, potentially leading to changes in how teams generate revenue. 
Tesla Shareholders Vote on Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package: A Referendum on Executive Compensation
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Tesla shareholders re-approved Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package on June 13, 2024, overriding a Delaware judge's decision that it was unfair. The vote came after Musk reached sales, profits, and market value milestones set in the deal. Shareholders also approved Tesla's incorporation in Texas. Tesla Shareholders Vote on Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package: A Referendum on Executive Compensation
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Tesla shareholders re-approved Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package on June 13, 2024, overriding a Delaware judge's decision that it was unfair. The vote came after Musk reached sales, profits, and market value milestones set in the deal. Shareholders also approved Tesla's incorporation in Texas. 
NFL Antitrust Trial: Battle Over Sunday Ticket Package and Monopoly on Out-of-Market Games
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024An antitrust lawsuit against the NFL over its Sunday Ticket package, which grants access to all out-of-market games, is underway in Los Angeles. The trial, involving individuals and businesses seeking damages worth up to $7 billion, aims to determine if the NFL and its teams have violated antitrust laws by allowing DirecTV exclusive distribution since 1994. High-profile figures like Commissioner Roger Goodell and team owners Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft may testify. The case could change how professional sports teams make money and distribute out-of-market games. Southwest Airlines Announces Loss of $231 Million for Q1 2024 and Plans to Cease Operations at Four Airports Due to Boeing Delays
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024Southwest Airlines reported a $231 million loss for Q1 2024, worse than expected, due to continued delays in receiving new planes from Boeing. In response, the airline will cease operations at Bellingham International (WA), Cozumel (Mexico), George Bush Intercontinental (Houston), and Syracuse Hancock International airports and restructure flights from others, facing challenges with Boeing's delayed deliveries for both 2024 and 2025. 
Ford Surpasses Earnings Expectations with Strong Sales of Work Trucks and Commercial Vehicles, Despite Electric Vehicle Losses
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024Ford Motor Co. reported Q1 2024 earnings of $42.8 billion, surpassing estimates, driven by sales of work trucks and commercial vehicles through Ford Pro. The company's commercial unit contributed significantly to profits despite losses in the electric vehicle segment, specifically the Model e unit which reported a loss of around $1.3 billion or approximately $132,000 per vehicle sold. Ford maintained earnings guidance for 2024 and raised adjusted free cash flow outlook to $6.5-$7.5 billion. 
Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee Mark Historic Victory by Joining UAW Union
Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee have voted to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union in a historic victory for labor unions in the American South. This marks the first non-union auto plant in a Southern state to do so. The UAW plans to focus on organizing other Southern plants, with a vote taking place at Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama mid-May. 
United Airlines Takes $200 Million Hit from Boeing 737 Max 9 Grounding: Loss of 86 Planes and Delayed Deliveries
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024United Airlines suffered a $124 million loss in Q1 2024 due to the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes following an incident on an Alaska Airlines flight. The grounding cost United $200 million and resulted in hundreds of canceled or switched flights. The airline now expects to receive only 61 new narrow-body jets from Boeing this year, down from the initial plan of up to 183 planes. Boeing's difficulties in producing and delivering Max jets also mean that United will no longer expect the Max 10 to be delivered this year. 
US Steel's $14.9 Billion Merger with Nippon Steel Faces Political Opposition
Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024US Steel and Nippon Steel Corporation have agreed to a $14.9 billion merger deal, but opposition from politicians on both sides of the aisle makes it unlikely that the deal will win approval. 
UAW Takes on Mercedes-Benz in Vance, Alabama: A Push for Unionization
Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024The UAW is pushing to unionize workers at Mercedes-Benz's plant in Vance, Alabama. After a supermajority of workers signed union cards in three months, the UAW has filed for an election to represent all 5,200 hourly employees.
