Source Credibility Database

Comprehensive analysis of 50+ financial news sources, analysts, and publications worldwide

Bloomberg
bloomberg.com
News Outlet
9.2/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Highly credible financial news source with strong fact-checking and balanced reporting. Minimal promotional language in stock coverage.

Strengths

  • Accurate financial data
  • Balanced reporting
  • Strong fact-checking

Weaknesses

  • Occasional institutional bias
  • Premium content barriers
Last reviewed: 1/15/2024
CNBC
cnbc.com
News Outlet
8.1/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Leading financial news network with comprehensive market coverage. Generally reliable but can be sensational during market volatility.

Strengths

  • Real-time market updates
  • Expert interviews
  • Comprehensive coverage

Weaknesses

  • Sensational headlines
  • TV-driven content style
Last reviewed: 1/14/2024
The Wall Street Journal
wsj.com
News Outlet
9/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Premier financial newspaper with rigorous editorial standards. Excellent investigative reporting and market analysis.

Strengths

  • Investigative reporting
  • Editorial standards
  • Market depth

Weaknesses

  • Paywall restrictions
  • Conservative editorial lean
Last reviewed: 1/16/2024
Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com
News Outlet
7.3/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Mixed

Popular free financial platform aggregating news from multiple sources. Quality varies by original source.

Strengths

  • Free access
  • Comprehensive data
  • User-friendly interface

Weaknesses

  • Aggregated content quality varies
  • Ad-heavy interface
Last reviewed: 1/12/2024
Financial Times
ft.com
News Outlet
9.1/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

International financial newspaper with excellent global market coverage and analysis.

Strengths

  • Global perspective
  • High-quality analysis
  • Regulatory insight

Weaknesses

  • Expensive subscription
  • UK-centric at times
Last reviewed: 1/15/2024
Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com
Analyst Platform
6.8/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Mixed

Crowdsourced investment analysis platform. Quality varies by author. Often contains promotional language and conflicting viewpoints.

Strengths

  • Diverse perspectives
  • Detailed analysis
  • Community discussion

Weaknesses

  • Inconsistent quality
  • Promotional language
  • Author bias varies

Notable Analysts

The Value Portfolio
Dividend Sensei
Colorado Wealth Management
Last reviewed: 1/10/2024
MarketWatch
marketwatch.com
News Outlet
7.5/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Reliable financial news with good market coverage. Occasional sensational headlines but generally balanced content.

Strengths

  • Timely market updates
  • Good technical analysis
  • Accessible writing

Weaknesses

  • Clickbait headlines
  • Sometimes lacks depth
Last reviewed: 1/12/2024
Motley Fool
fool.com
Analyst Platform
5.9/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Positive

Investment advice platform with strong promotional bias. Often uses emotional language and aggressive marketing tactics.

Strengths

  • Long-term focus
  • Educational content
  • Stock recommendations

Weaknesses

  • Heavy promotional language
  • Aggressive marketing
  • Overly optimistic bias
Last reviewed: 1/8/2024
Reuters
reuters.com
News Outlet
9/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Highly credible international news agency with strong financial reporting standards and minimal bias.

Strengths

  • Factual reporting
  • Global perspective
  • Minimal bias

Weaknesses

  • Limited analysis depth
  • Corporate focus
Last reviewed: 1/14/2024
Barron's
barrons.com
News Outlet
8.7/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Weekly investment magazine with in-depth analysis and stock recommendations. Generally well-researched content.

Strengths

  • In-depth analysis
  • Stock research
  • Weekend perspective

Weaknesses

  • Weekly publication cycle
  • Premium content
Last reviewed: 1/13/2024
Kiplinger
kiplinger.com
News Outlet
7.8/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Personal finance and investment publication with practical advice and market commentary.

Strengths

  • Practical advice
  • Personal finance focus
  • Clear explanations

Weaknesses

  • Limited breaking news
  • Retail investor focus
Last reviewed: 1/11/2024
Morningstar
morningstar.com
Research Firm
8.9/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Investment research firm with systematic approach to stock and fund analysis. High-quality fundamental research.

Strengths

  • Fundamental analysis
  • Systematic approach
  • Fund research

Weaknesses

  • Premium content
  • Conservative methodology
Last reviewed: 1/16/2024
Investor's Business Daily
investors.com
News Outlet
7.6/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Positive

Growth-focused investment publication with technical analysis and stock screening tools.

Strengths

  • Growth stock focus
  • Technical analysis
  • Stock screening

Weaknesses

  • Growth bias
  • Subscription required
  • Limited value investing
Last reviewed: 1/10/2024
TheStreet
thestreet.com
News Outlet
6.9/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Mixed

Financial news and analysis with focus on actionable investment ideas. Can be promotional at times.

Strengths

  • Actionable ideas
  • Market commentary
  • Video content

Weaknesses

  • Promotional content
  • Clickbait headlines
  • Quality inconsistency
Last reviewed: 1/9/2024
Benzinga
benzinga.com
News Outlet
6.5/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Mixed

Fast-paced financial news with focus on trading and market moving events. Often sensational.

Strengths

  • Breaking news speed
  • Trading focus
  • Market movers

Weaknesses

  • Sensational headlines
  • Limited analysis depth
  • Ad-heavy
Last reviewed: 1/8/2024
Forbes Finance
forbes.com
News Outlet
7.4/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Business magazine with financial market coverage and wealth management focus.

Strengths

  • Wealth management focus
  • Business insights
  • Expert contributors

Weaknesses

  • Contributor quality varies
  • Wealth bias
  • Limited technical analysis
Last reviewed: 1/12/2024
Business Insider Markets
businessinsider.com
News Outlet
7.1/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Mixed

Digital business publication with market news and analysis. Can be sensational for engagement.

Strengths

  • Digital-first approach
  • Accessible content
  • Market trends

Weaknesses

  • Clickbait tendency
  • Sensational headlines
  • Limited depth
Last reviewed: 1/11/2024
Investopedia
investopedia.com
News Outlet
8.3/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Educational financial resource with market news and investment tutorials. Generally unbiased educational content.

Strengths

  • Educational focus
  • Clear explanations
  • Comprehensive tutorials

Weaknesses

  • Limited breaking news
  • Basic analysis
  • Educational bias
Last reviewed: 1/14/2024
Zacks Investment Research
zacks.com
Research Firm
7.8/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Quantitative investment research firm with systematic approach. Generally unbiased but can be overly technical.

Strengths

  • Data-driven analysis
  • Systematic approach
  • Earnings estimates

Weaknesses

  • Technical complexity
  • Limited narrative context
Last reviewed: 1/11/2024
TipRanks
tipranks.com
Analyst Platform
7.2/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Platform tracking analyst recommendations and performance. Data-driven approach with minimal editorial bias.

Strengths

  • Analyst tracking
  • Performance metrics
  • Data transparency

Weaknesses

  • Limited original analysis
  • Analyst bias aggregation
Last reviewed: 1/10/2024
Simply Wall St
simplywall.st
Analyst Platform
7/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Visual stock analysis platform with automated fundamental analysis. Good for beginners but limited depth.

Strengths

  • Visual analysis
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Automated insights

Weaknesses

  • Limited depth
  • Algorithmic analysis only
  • Premium features
Last reviewed: 1/9/2024
GuruFocus
gurufocus.com
Analyst Platform
7.5/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Value investing platform tracking famous investors' portfolios and providing fundamental analysis.

Strengths

  • Value investing focus
  • Guru tracking
  • Fundamental metrics

Weaknesses

  • Value bias
  • Premium content
  • Limited growth analysis
Last reviewed: 1/12/2024
FXStreet
fxstreet.com
News Outlet
6.8/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Mixed

Forex and financial markets news with focus on currency trading and economic events.

Strengths

  • Forex expertise
  • Economic calendar
  • Technical analysis

Weaknesses

  • Forex bias
  • Limited stock coverage
  • Trading focus
Last reviewed: 1/8/2024
Trading Economics
tradingeconomics.com
Research Firm
8/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Economic data and indicators platform with comprehensive global economic statistics.

Strengths

  • Economic data
  • Global coverage
  • Historical statistics

Weaknesses

  • Limited stock analysis
  • Data-heavy interface
  • Technical focus
Last reviewed: 1/13/2024
Nikkei Asia
asia.nikkei.com
International
Asia
8.4/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Leading Asian business publication with focus on Japanese markets and regional business news.

Strengths

  • Asian market expertise
  • Regional insights
  • Business focus

Weaknesses

  • Regional bias
  • Limited US coverage
  • Subscription required
Last reviewed: 1/14/2024
Financial Times
ft.com
International
UK
9.1/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

International financial newspaper with excellent global market coverage and analysis.

Strengths

  • Global perspective
  • High-quality analysis
  • Regulatory insight

Weaknesses

  • Expensive subscription
  • UK-centric at times
Last reviewed: 1/15/2024
The Economist
economist.com
International
UK
8.8/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Weekly magazine with global economic and financial analysis. High-quality long-form content.

Strengths

  • Global perspective
  • Economic analysis
  • Long-form content

Weaknesses

  • Weekly publication
  • Premium content
  • Limited breaking news
Last reviewed: 1/16/2024
MoneyControl
moneycontrol.com
International
India
7.6/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Neutral

Leading Indian financial news platform with comprehensive market coverage and analysis.

Strengths

  • Indian market expertise
  • Comprehensive coverage
  • Real-time data

Weaknesses

  • India-focused
  • Limited global coverage
  • Ad-heavy interface
Last reviewed: 1/12/2024
ZeroHedge
zerohedge.com
Alternative
5.2/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Negative

Contrarian financial blog with bearish bias and conspiracy theories. Often sensational and alarmist.

Strengths

  • Contrarian perspective
  • Market skepticism
  • Alternative viewpoints

Weaknesses

  • Extreme bias
  • Conspiracy theories
  • Sensational content
Last reviewed: 1/7/2024
StockTwits
stocktwits.com
Alternative
4.8/10
Credibility
Bias Lean:
Mixed

Social media platform for traders and investors. Highly volatile sentiment and quality varies widely.

Strengths

  • Real-time sentiment
  • Community insights
  • Market pulse

Weaknesses

  • Extreme volatility
  • Quality varies
  • Pump and dump risk
Last reviewed: 1/6/2024
Database Statistics
Comprehensive coverage of global financial news sources
30
Total Sources
8
High Credibility
15
Medium Credibility
7
Low Credibility
4
International

Coverage Includes:

Major US Outlets:
CNBC, WSJ, Bloomberg, Reuters, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch
International Sources:
Financial Times, Nikkei Asia, The Economist, MoneyControl
Analysis Platforms:
Seeking Alpha, Morningstar, TipRanks, GuruFocus