Having an affiliation with theme parks is not required in order to have an opinion, this opinion was based on the financial impact the closures are/could/may have on reopening the parks — opinion. No one is claiming it is a fact. It states opinion right in the article.
As far as the analyst, it’s not a matter of claim to be.. He is a Wall St Analyst. It’s easily substantiated. USB the company this analyst works for is a global entity. A Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company based in Switzerland with a strong international presence It has an S&P rating of A+.
Not exactly a news reporter making things up as they go.