Matt Levine

Matt Levine is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist with a background in investment banking, law and journalism. He has worked at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker and was a mergers and acquisitions lawyer at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Levine has also served as an editor of Dealbreaker. Throughout his career, he has covered various financial topics such as Elon Musk's options math, Bitcoin ETFs and Trump Media's product launches. His work can be found on Bloomberg Opinion.

Biography:  https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/authors/ARbTQlRLRjE/matthew-s-levine

76%

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

75%

Examples:

  • Matt Levine's background as a former investment banker and lawyer may influence his perspective in reporting on financial matters.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Levine has potential conflicts of interest due to his past work experience and connections in the financial industry.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, Levine mentions Elon Musk's compensation from Tesla as a means of bankrolling his missions, while in another he discusses the SEC being trolled on Bitcoin ETFs.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Levine's articles may contain deceptive practices such as omissions, but no specific examples were found.

Recent Articles

JJ Redick Named New Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers: Basketball IQ and LeBron James Connection Seal the Deal

JJ Redick Named New Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers: Basketball IQ and LeBron James Connection Seal the Deal

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Former NBA player and ESPN analyst JJ Redick is the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing basketball knowledge and a strong relationship with LeBron James. The team aims to utilize Anthony Davis' skills in Redick's offensive plans, while Kentavious Caldred-Pope could be a potential free agent target.
Tesla Shareholders Vote to Restore Elon Musk's Controversial $44.9 Billion Pay Package

Tesla Shareholders Vote to Restore Elon Musk's Controversial $44.9 Billion Pay Package

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate Elon Musk's $44.9 billion pay package, despite a Delaware judge's rejection earlier this year. The outcome may not be permanent as the case is expected to remain in court for months.
UConn's Dan Hurley Meets with Lakers, Considering NBA Coaching Job Offer

UConn's Dan Hurley Meets with Lakers, Considering NBA Coaching Job Offer

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 UConn's Dan Hurley met with the Lakers about their head coaching vacancy, impressing them with his back-to-back national championships. Despite interest, Hurley has not made a decision and plans to decide on Monday. The Lakers are also reportedly interested in drafting Bronny James.
SEC Approves First US-Listed ETFs Tracking Bitcoin: A Watershed Moment for Crypto Industry

SEC Approves First US-Listed ETFs Tracking Bitcoin: A Watershed Moment for Crypto Industry

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first US-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs) to track bitcoin, marking a significant milestone for the world's largest cryptocurrency and the broader crypto industry. The SEC had previously been hesitant about approving ETFs that tracked cryptocurrencies but after much debate and consideration, it has finally given its approval.