Rohan Goswami

Rohan Goswami is a reporter for CNBC covering technology companies and shareholder activism in all sectors. He has provided coverage of various tech companies and their financial dealings, as well as shareholder activism in different industries. Rohan has reported on high-profile cases of corporate battles, such as the fight between Southwest Airlines shareholders and activist investor Elliott Management, and the attempted acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz by Google for $23 billion. He has also covered antitrust issues, such as Apple's launch of its Vision Pro headset in the US. Rohan's reporting focuses on providing unique insights into the business world and uncovering conflicts of interest, biases, and deceptive practices.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/rohan-goswami/

64%

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

95%

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  • The articles provided show no significant bias overall.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There is a potential conflict of interest in one article where Adam Neumann tries to buy WeWork out of bankruptcy and Third Point has not committed any financing. However, this is not a major issue.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are minor contradictions in some of the articles, but they are not major issues.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • There are some instances of deceptive practices in the articles, such as the statement about Mark Zuckerberg being wealthier than Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and the statement about Amazon terminating the iRobot deal. However, these instances are not major issues.

Recent Articles

Alphabet in Advanced Talks to Acquire Wiz for $23 Billion: Largest Deal in Alphabet's History to Boost Cloud Security

Alphabet in Advanced Talks to Acquire Wiz for $23 Billion: Largest Deal in Alphabet's History to Boost Cloud Security

Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 Alphabet, Google's parent company, is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for approximately $23 billion, making it the largest acquisition in Alphabet's history. Founded four years ago, Wiz offers an all-in-one cloud security solution and had raised a total of $1.9 billion in funding before eyeing an IPO with a valuation of $12 billion. With annual recurring revenue of $350 million, the acquisition would strengthen Alphabet's presence in the cloud security space and fortify Google's growing cloud business.
Palantir's Commercial Segment Drives Impressive 27% Revenue Growth in Q1 2024: US Commercial Sector Surges 40%

Palantir's Commercial Segment Drives Impressive 27% Revenue Growth in Q1 2024: US Commercial Sector Surges 40%

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Palantir reports Q1 revenue of $634.3M, up 20.8% YoY, driven by a 27% increase in Commercial segment revenue to $299M and a 40% growth rate in U.S. commercial sector with $150M in revenue. The company witnessed a notable 42% year-over-year growth in clientele and expects Q2 revenue between $649M-$653M and FY2024 revenue between $2.677B-$2.689B.
Spotify's Q1 2024 Earnings: Record-Breaking Revenue of €3.6 Billion and 615 Million MAUs

Spotify's Q1 2024 Earnings: Record-Breaking Revenue of €3.6 Billion and 615 Million MAUs

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Spotify reported Q1 2024 earnings, surpassing expectations with a 20% YoY revenue increase to €3.6bn, driven by a record-high 615m MAUs and 239m subscribers. The company also achieved an operating income of €168m and a net income of €197m, with a stronger-than-expected gross margin of 27.6%. CEO Daniel Ek remains confident in the company's growth plans, while Spotify's podcast will now be available on multiple platforms to broaden its reach.
Tesla Seeks Shareholder Vote on $56B Elon Musk Compensation Amid Market Value Growth and Challenges

Tesla Seeks Shareholder Vote on $56B Elon Musk Compensation Amid Market Value Growth and Challenges

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 Tesla is seeking shareholder votes on Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package, which was voided by a Delaware court earlier this year, and plans to ask for approval to move the company's state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas. The proposal includes no salary or cash bonus but rewards based on Tesla's market value reaching up to $650 billion over 10 years.
Adam Neumann Submits $500 Million Bid to Buy Back WeWork and Reclaim Position as CEO

Adam Neumann Submits $500 Million Bid to Buy Back WeWork and Reclaim Position as CEO

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, has submitted a $500 million bid to buy back the company and reclaim his former position as CEO. This move comes after years of struggles and bankruptcy filings for WeWork.
Adam Neumann Tries to Buy Back WeWork Amidst Lack of Engagement from Advisers

Adam Neumann Tries to Buy Back WeWork Amidst Lack of Engagement from Advisers

Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, is trying to buy back his former company with the help of Flow Global Holdings and well-known capital sources including Dan Loeb's Third Point hedge fund. Despite months of talks, Neumann expressed dismay with WeWork advisers for their lack of engagement in providing information about the deal.
Snap Inc. Announces 10% Global Workforce Layoffs, Costing Between $55 Million and $75 Million in Pre-Tax Charges

Snap Inc. Announces 10% Global Workforce Layoffs, Costing Between $55 Million and $75 Million in Pre-Tax Charges

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, announced it will lay off 10% of its global workforce in Q1 2024. Approximately 540 employees will lose their jobs and the cost is estimated to be between $55 million and $75 million in pre-tax charges.
Meta Announces First-Ever Cash Dividend Program, Mark Zuckerberg Makes Over $28 Billion in a Single Day

Meta Announces First-Ever Cash Dividend Program, Mark Zuckerberg Makes Over $28 Billion in a Single Day

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced its first-ever cash dividend program on Friday. The quarterly dividend will be $0.50 per share to all eligible shareholders as of February 22nd. This news caused Meta's stock price to surge more than 20% in a single day, resulting in Mark Zuckerberg making over $28 billion from the increase alone.
Amazon Drops Acquisition of iRobot Amid Antitrust Scrutiny and Layoffs

Amazon Drops Acquisition of iRobot Amid Antitrust Scrutiny and Layoffs

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Amazon has abandoned its acquisition of iRobot due to antitrust scrutiny and concerns about competition in the smart home market. The company announced layoffs and a CEO departure.
Apple's Vision Pro Headset: A Revolutionary Spatial Computer for Work, Collaboration and Entertainment

Apple's Vision Pro Headset: A Revolutionary Spatial Computer for Work, Collaboration and Entertainment

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Apple's Vision Pro headset is a spatial computer that offers AR and VR modes, 4K display per eye, hand tracking and more. It costs $3,499 with Zeiss lenses or $150 extra. Users can access familiar apps and over 150 3D titles on the Apple TV app.