Jasper Jolly
Jasper Jolly is a business journalist who covers technology and finance. He has written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and other publications. His work focuses on the impact of technology on businesses and the economy, as well as financial market trends and corporate governance issues. Jolly also reports on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, venture capital deals, and private equity transactions. He has a deep understanding of the global business landscape and is known for his insightful analysis of industry developments.
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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
86%
Examples:
- Jonathan Reynolds, Labour’s shadow business secretary, is quoted with a political bias against the current government.
- The author has a tendency to include biases from other parties without expressing their own opinion.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- Apple has never faced a competition fine from the European Commission, although it received a EUR 1.1bn fine from France in 2020 for anti-competitive agreements with two wholesalers.
- In one article, it was reported that Amber Rudd joined Ryanair's board.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- Apple limited choice and competition in its app store by charging a 30% fee on all purchases, however, Apple’s own music streaming service, Apple Music, does not face the same extra cost.
- In one article, it was reported that Ryanair faced criminal charges while in another it was reported that Amber Rudd joined the company's board.
- Oil prices spiked in anticipation of conflict escalation but were subdued on Monday.
Deceptions
65%
Examples:
- Brent crude prices had risen to a six-month high of $92.18 a barrel on Friday after Israel’s allies warned that an Iranian attack was imminent in retaliation for an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic building in Syria. However, there is little sign of the tensions in the Middle East lessening.
- Google is appealing against fines of more than EUR 8bn levied by the EU in three separate competition investigations.
- Michael O’Leary, the Ryanair chief executive, said that the company plans to deliver as much growth as possible for passengers and airport partners in [summer 2024], although these delays mean more traffic growth will occur in lower yielding [second half] than planned.
Recent Articles
Boeing Faces Potential Criminal Charges Over 737 Max Crashes and Alleged Fraud
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024Boeing faces potential criminal charges from the US DoJ over its role in two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed nearly 350 people. The crashes were caused by a design feature called MCAS, which left the planes vulnerable to sensor failures. Boeing may face charges beyond fraud conspiracy if they violated a deferred prosecution agreement by failing to implement an adequate compliance and ethics program. 
Ryanair Reports Record Annual Profits Amid Higher Costs and Softer Pricing
Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024Ryanair reports record annual profits of £1.92 billion, up 34%, despite higher costs and weaker pricing in Q1. Serving 184 million passengers, revenue rose 25% to £13.44 billion. The airline announced a £700-million share buyback program. NAHB Housing Market Index Flat in April Amid Mortgage Rate Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions
Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024Homebuilder stocks declined on Monday following a flat reading in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, as rising mortgage rates and buyer uncertainty weighed. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East put pressure on oil markets and global equities after Iran attacked Israel. Apple Faces $500 Million Fine in Antitrust Probe over Music Streaming Practices
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024Apple faces a $500 million fine in antitrust probe over music streaming practices, sparked by Spotify's complaint. British Steel Plans Furnace Closure, Up to 2,000 Jobs at Risk
Broke On: Monday, 06 November 2023British Steel plans to close its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe, potentially leading to the loss of 1,500 to 2,000 jobs. The company intends to replace the existing furnaces with two electric arc furnaces as part of a £1.25bn proposal to transition towards greener production methods. British Steel is seeking up to £500m in government funding, a figure that matches the support given to Tata Steel, its only UK rival. Unions and some MPs have expressed concerns about the move, citing the potential impact on the UK's ability to produce primary steel products.
