Antonio Pequeño

Antonio Pequeño is a journalist at Forbes, covering a variety of topics including technology, business, and politics. He has written extensively about companies and issues related to social media platforms, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart's subsidiary Costco, as well as political developments in the United States. His articles often provide detailed information on the subjects he covers while maintaining a neutral tone devoid of personal biases.

Biography:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

88%

Examples:

  • Antonio Pequeño consistently presents factual information in his articles without any clear signs of personal bias.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • However, there is no evidence of these connections significantly influencing his reporting.
  • In some instances, Antonio Pequeño reports on companies or topics that may have personal or professional connections for him.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Another article by Antonio Pequeño contains a contradiction in the description of Twitch's policies on nudity.
  • In one article, Antonio Pequeño reports contradictory information regarding Reddit's stock prices and market capitalization.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Another article contains an inaccurate statement about the number of fake AI-generated accounts used by Russia for impersonation.
  • In one article, Antonio Pequeño makes a slight misrepresentation of the new policy regarding implied nudity on Twitch.

Recent Articles

Costco Announces First Membership Fee Increase in Seven Years: What You Need to Know

Costco Announces First Membership Fee Increase in Seven Years: What You Need to Know

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Costco raised its membership fees for the first time since 2017, with the standard Gold Star Membership increasing to $65 and Executive Membership to $130 per year. The increase comes amidst inflation and supply chain disruptions, following similar moves by competitors Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club. Costco reported collecting $4.6 billion in membership fee revenue in 2023, a significant source of revenue for the company. Despite these changes, Costco remains committed to keeping prices low for members and generating value through its membership model.
Reddit Goes Public: Stock Closes at $50.44 After 60% Jump in Trading Hours

Reddit Goes Public: Stock Closes at $50.44 After 60% Jump in Trading Hours

Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 Reddit, a social media platform for sharing and discussing news articles, went public on the New York Stock Exchange. The company raised $748 million in its IPO at an opening price of $34 per share. On Thursday, Reddit's stock closed at $50.44 after jumping 60% during trading hours.
Twitch Bans Implied Nudity in Response to Meta

Twitch Bans Implied Nudity in Response to Meta

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 Twitch has updated its sexual content guidelines to ban implied nudity on the platform. Streamers who covered themselves with black censor bars or positioned their camera frames in such a way that viewers could not see them fully clothed were responsible for this meta.

SmileDirectClub Ceases Global Operations Amid Financial Struggles

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 SmileDirectClub, once valued at $8.9 billion, is shutting down its global operations. The company's closure follows failed negotiations to save it from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Customers on the SmilePay plan are expected to continue making monthly payments until payment has been made in full.

Hunter Biden Faces New Criminal Charges in Federal Court

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Hunter Biden is facing new criminal charges in federal court in Los Angeles. The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden has employed a grand jury in Los Angeles as part of the investigation. Prosecutors are opposing Hunter Biden's attempt to subpoena documents from Donald Trump and former Justice Department officials in his firearms case.