Peter Hoskins

Peter Hoskins is a BBC News journalist who focuses on business and economic topics. He has reported on various companies and industries, including Tesla, BYD, Shein, Samsung Electronics, Ticketmaster, and Afi Farma. His articles often cover corporate news such as mergers and acquisitions, product launches, financial filings, legal actions against companies or their executives for alleged wrongdoing or safety issues. Hoskins has provided unique insights into the business strategies of major global corporations and highlighted potential risks associated with their products or practices. He has also reported on efforts to improve drug supply chain oversight following incidents of contaminated cough syrup causing deaths in multiple countries.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/business-67294106

91%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • Peter Hoskins reports on business and economic topics without any evident personal or organizational biases.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • No instances of conflicts of interest have been identified in Peter Hoskins' reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In one article, Peter Hoskins mentions conflicting figures for Shein's potential valuation in its upcoming UK flotation.
  • The number of union members for Samsung Electronics is stated differently in two separate articles.
  • Two different numbers are given for the percentage of major concert venues in the US that Ticketmaster handles.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • He mentions that Elon Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles without providing context about potential conflicts of interest for Musk or Tesla.
  • Peter Hoskins reports on the Shein IPO without disclosing that the company has been linked to unethical business practices.

Recent Articles

BYD Expands Global Presence: Announces $1 Billion EV Plant in Turkey, Creating 5,000 Jobs

BYD Expands Global Presence: Announces $1 Billion EV Plant in Turkey, Creating 5,000 Jobs

Broke On: Saturday, 08 July 2023 Chinese EV maker BYD signs deals to build new manufacturing plants in Turkey and Thailand, creating up to 10,500 jobs. The Turkish plant, set to start production in late 2026, will produce up to 150,000 vehicles annually and help BYD reach European customers efficiently due to the EU's Customs Union.
Shein's Potential £50 Billion London IPO Amidst Controversy and Regulatory Hurdles

Shein's Potential £50 Billion London IPO Amidst Controversy and Regulatory Hurdles

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Online fashion retailer Shein, valued at around μ50 billion ($63.70 billion), is set to file for a potential London IPO this week despite regulatory hurdles and ethical concerns. Founded in China but headquartered in Singapore, Shein has faced scrutiny over unethical business practices and links to forced labor. Rapidly growing since 2008, the company relies on thousands of suppliers near its Guangzhou headquarters for quick turnaround times.
Samsung Electronics Union Announces First-Ever Strike: 28,000 Workers to Protest on June 7 for Higher Wages and Bonuses

Samsung Electronics Union Announces First-Ever Strike: 28,000 Workers to Protest on June 7 for Higher Wages and Bonuses

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Samsung Electronics union, representing over 28,000 workers and a fifth of the company's workforce, plans to stage a first-ever strike on June 7 for better wages and bonuses. The action could disrupt global electronics supply chains as Samsung is the world's largest maker of memory chips, smartphones, and televisions. The union's demands come amidst growing labor rights concerns in South Korea.
Elon Musk Disputes Biden Administration's New Tariffs on Chinese EVs: A Reversal of Stance for Tesla CEO

Elon Musk Disputes Biden Administration's New Tariffs on Chinese EVs: A Reversal of Stance for Tesla CEO

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, opposes Biden administration's 100% tariff on Chinese EVs despite facing competition from Chinese automakers like BYD. Musk believes tariffs inhibit free trade and distort markets.
Justice Department to File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Alleging Monopolistic Practices and Limited Competition in Live Entertainment Industry

Justice Department to File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Alleging Monopolistic Practices and Limited Competition in Live Entertainment Industry

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 The Justice Department is set to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, alleging the company's dominance as a concert promoter, ticket seller, and venue owner has limited competition and led to increased prices for consumers. The lawsuit could force Live Nation to split off parts of its business or change operations.