Kimberly Palmer of US News & World Report talked for an upcoming story to CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo and asked her about financial journalism.
Here is an excerpt:
There’s been a true democratization of information that’s enabled people to have confidence that they can be armed with enough information to actually dictate their own financial life and make their own decisions. It’s spawned the discount brokerage inÂdustry and a whole new set of tools for investors. That’s been very powerful. That’s why more than 100 million Americans invest in stocks today, be cause people can. Look at the major firms that took on all this risk — maybe they didn’t know any more than we know. It’s been a real level playing field when it comes to investing.
Are CEOs more willing to go on television now?
Investors demand information. CEOs recognize that they have to comÂmunicate. They have to be out in front, explaining their business. That doesn’t mean they need to give us earnings guidance every three months, I’m not a fan of near-term earnings guidance, but I want to know what the business plan is. I want to know what the long-term goals are.Â
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