Krystal Hur,
Krystal Hur is a markets reporter for CNN Business. She covers global financial markets with a focus on US equities, commodities, investor trends and the forces that move and shape them. Hur's reporting has included stories on the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, a copyright infringement case involving Ed Sheeran and Ed Townsend, and an in-depth analysis of how the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes could have a disproportionate effect on people of color in the labor market. Prior to joining CNN, Hur was at CNBC and wrote service stories for the Investing Club with Jim Cramer. She also covered exclusive CEO interviews, stock pickers and markets, and economy analyses based on 'Mad Money with Jim Cramer'. She has previously reported for Automotive News, NBC News, OpenSecrets, and the Wall Street Journal.
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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%
Examples:
- The author has a bias towards reporting on financial markets with a focus on US equities and investor trends. They have shown a preference for quoting officials who support regulatory actions that may benefit consumers.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- The author has previously reported for various financial news outlets including CNBC and the Wall Street Journal. However, there is no evidence of any significant conflicts of interest in the provided articles.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- In the article about Spirit Airlines and JetBlue merger, the author quotes Attorney General Merrick Garland stating that today's ruling is a victory for tens of millions of travelers who would have faced higher fares and fewer choices had the proposed merger been allowed to move forward. However, this statement contradicts JetBlue's argument that the deal would create a new, stronger competitor to those four larger airlines and work to bring down fares, not increase them.
Deceptions
50%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Recent Articles
Trump's Media Company Files for Additional Shares Amidst Criminal Trial Jury Selection, Stock Drops 20%
Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024Former President Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group (TRMP), saw a 20% drop in stock price on April 15, 2024, after announcing plans to issue additional shares worth over $3 billion. The filing revealed Trump holds over 78.8 million shares and stands to gain more if the stock price stays above a certain level. 
Tech Sector Drives Bull Run in Stock Market as Federal Reserve Considers Rate Cuts
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024The stock market is experiencing a bull run, driven by the tech sector. Despite concerns about inflation and interest rates, investors are optimistic that the Federal Reserve will cut rates to spur economic growth. 
S&P 500 Reaches New Record High on Tech Stocks and Rate Cut Expectations
Broke On: Friday, 19 January 2024The stock market reached a new record high on Friday, driven by surging tech stocks and expectations of Fed rate cuts this year. The S&P 500 index closed at an all-time high, with the information technology sector leading gains. Investors are optimistic that the central bank will balance inflation without causing a recession, as Treasury yields spiked to their highest level since mid-December. The Fed projected three rate cuts in 2024 and signaled it might be done raising rates if inflation falls further. 
Federal Judge Blocks JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Merger, Citing Concerns for Consumers
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024A federal judge blocked the merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines on Tuesday, citing concerns about increased fares for consumers. The ruling marks a victory for the U.S Department of Justice, which sued to prevent the merger from going ahead last year.