Ece Yildirim

Ece Yildirim is a digital rotational program associate for CNBC. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy, politics and economics. Her reporting primarily focuses on business news and she has covered topics such as corporate decisions, cost increases, and airline industry challenges. Yildirim's work often highlights the perspectives of companies without providing sufficient context or counterarguments, which can lead to a skewed view of the issues at hand. Additionally, her writing style sometimes employs emotionally charged language and manipulative phrasing to engage readers. Despite these tendencies, Yildirim's reporting is generally well-researched and informative.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/ece-yildirim-bio/

84%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The author often presents the perspectives of companies without providing sufficient context or counterarguments.
  • The author tends to use emotionally charged language to manipulate readers' emotions.
  • There is a pattern of the author presenting information that supports conservative viewpoints.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest due to her employment at CNBC, which may influence her reporting.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author presents information without providing the full context, which can lead to misunderstandings.
  • The author uses misleading phrases such as 'growing wave of anti-DEI sentiment' to manipulate readers' emotions.

Recent Articles

Tractor Supply Eliminates DEI Roles and LGBTQ Support, Prioritizes Land and Water Conservation

Tractor Supply Eliminates DEI Roles and LGBTQ Support, Prioritizes Land and Water Conservation

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Tractor Supply, a major rural lifestyle retailer in the US with over 50,000 employees and 2,250 stores across 49 states, has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles and support for the LGBTQ community as part of new environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The company previously aimed to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 but now focuses on land and water conservation instead. This decision was met with criticism from some quarters but also backing from conservative activists. Tractor Supply's market valuation is around $29 billion.
FedEx Evaluating Potential Spin-off of Freight Unit Amidst Strong Earnings and Industry Shifts

FedEx Evaluating Potential Spin-off of Freight Unit Amidst Strong Earnings and Industry Shifts

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 FedEx, a leading delivery and logistics company, is considering significant changes to its business structure, including the potential sale or spin-off of its profitable Freight unit worth $50 billion. The move comes after FedEx reported strong earnings for Q4 2023 and amidst ongoing cost-cutting measures aiming to save $4 billion by 2025. Competitors UPS and Old Dominion Freight Line have also made sector moves, with UPS selling its trucking business and freight brokerage business, while Old Dominion had a market cap of $38.7 billion as of Wednesday.
McDonald's Addresses Misleading Price Increase Reports: Affordability Remains a Priority

McDonald's Addresses Misleading Price Increase Reports: Affordability Remains a Priority

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 McDonald's refutes claims of Big Mac price doubling, emphasizing affordability and value leadership despite industry-wide inflation pressures.
Spirit AeroSystems Announces Layoffs of 400-450 Hourly Employees Due to Slower Boeing Delivery Rates and High Inventory Levels

Spirit AeroSystems Announces Layoffs of 400-450 Hourly Employees Due to Slower Boeing Delivery Rates and High Inventory Levels

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing's largest supplier, announces layoffs of 400-450 hourly employees due to slower delivery rates of commercial aircraft. The reduction in workforce is attributed to high inventory levels and the need to align with customer needs. First-quarter deliveries decreased by 31% compared to the same period in 2023, and overall deliveries were down 11.3%. About 70% of Spirit AeroSystems' revenue comes from Boeing, and the company is currently in talks to be acquired by Boeing.
Major US Airlines Sue Transportation Department Over New Regulations Mandating Up-front Disclosure of Fees

Major US Airlines Sue Transportation Department Over New Regulations Mandating Up-front Disclosure of Fees

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 Major US airlines and their trade group, Airlines for America, have filed lawsuits against the Transportation Department over new regulations requiring up-front disclosure of fees. The lawsuit argues that the rules are an overreach and could confuse customers. The regulations, set to go into effect on July 1, aim to save consumers $500 million annually by ending 'bait-and-switch' tactics and making it easier for travelers to compare flight costs.