MarketWatch

MarketWatch is a reputable news source that provides comprehensive coverage of the stock market and financial news. The site offers timely and accurate reporting on a wide range of topics including company earnings, regulatory actions, technological advancements, and economic indicators. While there may be instances where personal opinions or vested interests influence the coverage, MarketWatch strives to present balanced perspectives and fair coverage of the subjects covered.

64%

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

89%

Examples:

  • However, there are instances where biases may arise from personal opinions or quotes from sources with vested interests.
  • The overall bias score is high due to the use of positive language and descriptions about MarketWatch and its reporting. The articles analyzed are mostly neutral or slightly positive in tone towards the subjects covered.
  • There is a strong emphasis on presenting accurate information, fair coverage, and balanced perspectives in the reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, there is no evidence of any undue influence or favoritism towards these parties.
  • The overall conflict of interest score is moderate due to the presence of quotes or mentions of individuals or entities with vested interests in the subjects covered in some articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictions include data on economic indicators such as GDP and bond yields, financial performance metrics like revenue growth and stock prices, as well as regulatory actions and legal disputes.
  • The overall contradiction score is high due to the presence of conflicting information in some of the articles analyzed.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The overall deceptiveness score is low due to the generally accurate and transparent reporting in the articles analyzed.
  • There are some instances where deception may occur, such as selective reporting or omitting important details, but these are not pervasive or significant enough to impact the overall score.

Recent Articles

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  • Bank of America Beats Estimates with Strong Investment Banking and Asset Management Performance in Q2 2024

    Bank of America Beats Estimates with Strong Investment Banking and Asset Management Performance in Q2 2024

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Bank of America's Q2 financial results reveal earnings and revenue surpassing estimates, with investment banking fees up 29% and asset management fees up 14%. Despite a decline in net interest income due to higher interest rates, the strong performance in investment banking and asset management helped offset this. Analysts will closely watch upcoming reports from other major banks for further insights into the financial sector.
  • Record-Breaking Apple: Surge in Call Options Trading Boosts Stock to New High

    Record-Breaking Apple: Surge in Call Options Trading Boosts Stock to New High

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  • US Economy Concerns and Tech Job Cuts: Dow Drops 100 Points, Microsoft and Alphabet Lay Off Employees

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    Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Apple Inc.'s Q2 earnings report, to be released on May 2, 2024, will face scrutiny due to competition pressure and China's weak performance. Analyst Daniel Ives anticipates a cautiously optimistic outlook on China for the upcoming iPhone 16 release. Apple's reputation as a market performer contrasts with its peers and lower expectations may limit disappointment. The report will reveal iPhone sales trends, potential buyback announcements, and CEO Tim Cook's commentary on China.
  • Microsoft Surges Past Analysts' Expectations with $61.9 Billion Q3 Revenue and 20% Net Income Growth

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    Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Microsoft's Q3 fiscal year 2024 financial results exceeded expectations, with a 17% revenue increase to $61.9 billion and net income growth of 20% to $21.9 billion. Microsoft Cloud revenue reached a new milestone of $35.1 billion, up 23%. The company's AI and cloud services investments drove growth in the Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing segments. Azure revenue increased by over 20%, with high-profile deals signed including a $1.1bn contract with Coca-Cola.
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    Tech Giants Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla to Report Earnings Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Inflation Concerns

    Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 Tech giants Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla's earnings reports fuel stock futures rise amid economic data releases and easing Middle East tensions. The tech-heavy selloff due to inflation concerns continues with the Nasdaq experiencing a 5% loss last week. Four of the 'Magnificent Seven' tech companies report this week, while ExxonMobil and Johnson & Johnson earnings are also closely watched.
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    Broke On: Monday, 04 March 2024 The US economy is showing signs of strength, with the service sector making up about 80% of it. The Federal Reserve has been considering lowering interest rates to make borrowing cheaper and stimulate economic growth. However, recent inflation data suggests that this may not happen as quickly or dramatically as expected. This week's events will provide more clarity on what is happening in the economy and whether the Fed will cut interest rates soon.