“Stock market's terrible start to 2016 just got worse”
URL: http://money.cnn.com/2016/02/08/investing/stocks-dow-jones-super-bowl-hangover/index.html
In this article, Matt Egan provides a discussion focused on the dismal performance of the US stock market beginning January, 2016 (Egan). The article provides particular statistical data indicating the performance of major stakeholders such as Dow Jones and S&5 500, which lost 178 points and 1.4% respectively. Moreover, the author indicates how other key stakeholders such as the Nasdaq have been performing dismally in the United States Stock market by indicating that Nasqad almost got sunk by losing over 1.8 percent points (Egan). Consequently, the article exposes readers to the opinions of economic experts such as Art Hogan who incorporate statistical information in order to provide support their perspectives in relation to the performance of the stock market (Egan). The other key information covered in the article is the response of Motor Vehicle companies such as Tesla et cetera.
Apart from the fact that this article focuses on Stock Market which is a major play in the United States economy, it was selected due to the fact that it provides a general overview of the performance of the stock market accompanied with statistical information. The incorporation of statistical data in any narrative is crucial as it enhances the understanding of information provided. In addition, the statistical data incorporated in the article is significant basically because it enhances the credibility and validity of the information provided. Consequently, the article has been selected due to the fact that it uses various elements of statistical data i.e. there is use of percentages to indicate how particular companies have been performing. The use of percentages to summarize data enhances the manner in which information is understood by particular readers, for example readers who do not possess skills on statistical analysis et cetera.
In relation to the strength of the article, the author has ensured that he supports his/her narrative with statistical information. From a personal perspective, this is important not only for indicating validity of the data but also for enhancing understanding of information presented. However, the article does not provide any graphical display of information which would have been appropriate for readers who are not interested to go through all the narratives provided: In this aspect, incorporation of graphical display of the information provided would have been appropriate for appropriate presentation.
Work Cited
Egan, Matt. “Stock Market’s Terrible Start to 2016 Just Got Worse.” CNNCNN, 8 Feb. 2016. Web. 17 Feb. 2016.
