Lisa Kailai
Lisa Kailai is a Markets and Investing Reporter at CNBC.com and CNBC Pro, where she covers markets and investing. Prior to this role, she reported on investing trends for Business Insider and worked in fixed income portfolio management at BlackRock. Lisa graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in economics and statistics.
Biography:
https://www.cnbc.com/lisa-kailai-han/
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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
85%
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- The author has a slight bias towards emphasizing the importance of interest rates and inflation in stock market performance.
Conflicts of Interest
62%
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- The author has a conflict of interest in covering markets and investing for CNBC.com and CNBC Pro as she previously worked in fixed income portfolio management at BlackRock.
Contradictions
87%
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- There are minor contradictions in reporting on economic indicators such as GDP, consumer spending, and jobless rates.
Deceptions
60%
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- The author uses sensational language to exaggerate the significance of market milestones and omits sources for certain claims, creating a misleading impression for readers.
Recent Articles
Tech Giants Alphabet and Tesla Send Stocks into Downturn: Disappointing Earnings Reports and Rising Interest Rates
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024On July 24, 2024, disappointing earnings reports from Alphabet and Tesla triggered a market selloff affecting major indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq. Alphabet's higher-than-expected AI spending and missed YouTube advertising revenue estimates caused a near 4% drop in shares, while Tesla's missed profits and postponed autonomous taxi unveiling led to a 12% decline. This comes amidst scrutiny of the tech sector as investors consider the impact of rising interest rates on high-valuation stocks and ahead of earnings reports from other tech giants. Apple's Stock Surges to Record High on Excitement for New AI Platform, Apple Intelligence: Key Features and Market Reaction
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024Apple's stock surged 6% to a record high on Tuesday following the announcement of its new AI platform, Apple Intelligence, at the WWDC conference. Expected to be available for select devices later this fall, key features include updated Siri capabilities. D.A. Davidson upgraded Apple and raised their price target after the event, anticipating integration into everyday life. 
US Economy Produces $22.7 Trillion in Q1 2024: A Closer Look at Growth, Consumption, Inflation, and Employment
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024The US economy produced $22.7 trillion in goods during Q1 2024, with consumers driving spending and retail sales increasing, but growth slowed down and inflation remained above target. Employment data showed conflicting signals as unemployment rose slightly despite strong labor demand growth. Nvidia's advance fueled stock market excitement amid record highs for major averages, but challenges included regulatory actions against Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and Samsung Electronics workers' strike. 
Dow Jones Breaks 40,000: Long-Term Investing and Market Optimism Drive Record High
Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke through 40,000 points for the first time on [publishedOn-1] as the S&P 500 surpassed 5,300. Long-term investing in high-quality stocks was emphasized by experts Todd Morgan and Thomas Martin, who attributed the market's advance to optimism around interest rates and growth sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight decrease despite reaching an intraday high of 40,051.05. 
Stock Market Surges to New Heights as Inflation Decreases: S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite Reach All-Time Highs
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024The stock market surged on May 15, 2024, as consumer inflation came in lower than expected, leading to an increase in the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and a stabilization of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The drop in bond yields indicated investors were adjusting their portfolios following the lower inflation rate. Despite positive market movements, some stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment experienced a slight pullback. Investors also kept an eye on upcoming economic data and policy decisions. 
Producer Prices Surge, Consumer Inflation Awaits: Retail Sales and Inflation Reports Impact Markets
Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024The Labor Department reported a larger-than-expected increase in producer prices, up 0.5% from March and 2.2% annually. Consumer inflation is also expected to rise, while retail sales are forecasted to have grown 0.4% last month. GameStop shares surged, costing short sellers over $1 billion as the meme stock trend continues. 
Mixed Stock Market Performance Amid Economic Data Releases and Investor Expectations
Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended its eight-day winning streak on May 12, 2024, as investors awaited key economic data releases, including Home Depot's earnings and highly anticipated consumer price index report. Growth stocks benefited from improving forward guidance in the US, while defense stocks remained bullish despite underperformance. The Federal Reserve's dovish turn boosted expectations for lower interest rates, but investors kept a close eye on inflation data. 
JPMorgan Chase Reports Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Federal Reserve Monitors Banking Sector Amid Inflation Concerns
Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024JPMorgan Chase reported better-than-expected quarterly results, with an adjusted $ per share on revenue of $ billion. The Federal Reserve is closely monitoring these earnings reports to gain insight into the health of the banking sector and overall economy. Despite challenges such as inflation data leading to a sell-off in US stocks, some analysts are optimistic about the future of the banking sector while others warn that there is still uncertainty in the market. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-1963277397-837e3d7fb8334c83902ec47fa1d44564.jpg)
Economic Insights: Key Earnings Reports and Federal Reserve Remarks Ahead
Broke On: Monday, 12 February 2024Investors will closely watch earnings reports from bellwether companies such as Ford, McDonald's, Caterpillar and PepsiCo this week. The Federal Reserve officials will deliver remarks after last week's interest-rate decision while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before Congress. Economic updates include the annual update of Consumer Price Index (CPI) seasonal factors, consumer credit reports, U.S trade deficit and an update on congressional budget which illuminates long-term outlook on borrowing's impact on US economy. 
US Job Market Strengthens, But Monetary Policy Concerns Loom as Stock Markets Falter and Inflation Plagues Europe
Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024The US job market is showing signs of strength, but doubts about monetary policy have arisen due to the addition of 216,000 jobs in December and an unchanged unemployment rate. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are performing poorly for the past week as investors wait for more clues about the state of the economy before making any decisions. Other factors such as inflation in Europe and concerns about sales of Apple's next smartphone are also impacting market performance.