Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report is a local business news publication that provides comprehensive coverage of the Baton Rouge business scene. The articles often focus on topics such as company expansions, industry trends, and local events. While the publication strives for excellence and aims to be a valuable resource for the community, there are instances of biased language, contradictory information, potential conflicts of interest, and deceptive practices in some articles.

82%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The articles sometimes contain biased language in favor of certain companies or industries.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the articles may not disclose potential conflicts of interest, such as when reporting on companies or industries with which the publication has a close relationship.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain contradictory information, such as predictions for the number of hurricanes in a season based on models that have been inaccurate in the past.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Some articles use sensationalism and misleading statements to grab attention, without providing proper context or evidence.

Recent Articles

  • Mixed Signals in US Consumer Confidence: Optimism Amid Economic Uncertainty and Inflation Concerns in July 2024

    Mixed Signals in US Consumer Confidence: Optimism Amid Economic Uncertainty and Inflation Concerns in July 2024

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 US consumer confidence showed mixed signs of improvement in July 2024, with Americans expressing optimism and concerns about current economic conditions. Despite a slight increase in overall confidence, consumers were less positive about labor and business conditions due to inflation worries and economic uncertainty. Lower-income consumers, who spend a significant portion of their income on basic needs, are particularly vulnerable to price increases and contribute to overall economic uncertainty.
  • Wall Street Banks Force Hundreds of Employees to Return to Office Amidst Regulatory Changes

    Wall Street Banks Force Hundreds of Employees to Return to Office Amidst Regulatory Changes

    Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 Wall Street banks, including Citigroup, Barclays, and HSBC, are mandating the return of hundreds to thousands of employees to the office full-time due to new regulations from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra). Notable firms like Citigroup and Barclays will require most staff to return completely or spend five days a week in the office. Finra's updated rules may end remote work for many traders and dealmakers, as banks weigh the costs against compliance.
  • NOAA Predicts Record-Breaking Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2024: Implications for US Oil and Gas Industry

    NOAA Predicts Record-Breaking Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2024: Implications for US Oil and Gas Industry

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 NOAA forecasts an unprecedented 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with 17-25 named storms, including eight to thirteen hurricanes and four to seven major ones. The implications for U.S. oil and gas industries, particularly in Louisiana, could be severe: potential flooding and power outages at refineries like ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge facility or Phillips 66's Alliance refinery may lead to production halts and extended downtime or even permanent closure.
  • 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season to be One of the Most Active on Record with 23 Named Storms and Five Major Hurricanes Predicted by Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project Team.

    2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season to be One of the Most Active on Record with 23 Named Storms and Five Major Hurricanes Predicted by Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project Team.

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024 The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be one of the most active on record, with an extremely high number of storms forecasted. The Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project team predicts 23 named storms and five major hurricanes for the season that starts June 1.
  • Diamondback Energy and Endeavor Energy Resources Announce $26 Billion Merger in Permian Basin Oil and Gas Industry

    Diamondback Energy and Endeavor Energy Resources Announce $26 Billion Merger in Permian Basin Oil and Gas Industry

    Broke On: Monday, 12 February 2024 The Permian Basin, straddling New Mexico and Texas, is the most productive oil and gas field in the US. Diamondback Energy generates $9.6 billion in revenue from oil while Endeavor Energy Resources based out of Midland joins forces with Diamondback through a $26 billion merger deal.
  • JPMorgan Chase to Double its Network Size in Massachusetts with 110 New Branches and Hire Over 3,500 Employees Nationwide

    JPMorgan Chase to Double its Network Size in Massachusetts with 110 New Branches and Hire Over 3,500 Employees Nationwide

    Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 JPMorgan Chase to open 500 new branches, hire 3,500 employees in next three years. Doubling its network size in Massachusetts by adding over 110 locations.

  • U.S. Government Announces 31 New Tech Hubs Across 32 States and Puerto Rico

    Broke On: Monday, 23 October 2023 The U.S. government has selected 31 regions across 32 states and Puerto Rico as technology hubs. The tech hubs initiative is part of a broader strategy to spread tech jobs and innovation across the country. The initiative is funded by the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law, which allocates $10 billion for the creation of regional tech hubs. North Carolina was not included in the list of selected regions, despite its reputation as a burgeoning tech hub.