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Alt data’s second inning: Brace for a long M&A game
The alternative data sector is still relatively nascent, and as such buy-side firms have struggled with how best to incorporate these non-traditional sources of information. While sources say that there will be continued M&A in the market, how those deals go down—and for what reasons—will vary.
Estimize Adds Crowd-Sourced KPI Estimates Data
The new KPI estimates will complement the crowd-sourced earnings per share and revenue estimates already available on Estimize.
Wall Street Horizon, Estimize Ally on Earnings Dates, Estimates Info
The alliance combines related earnings information on each vendor's platform.
Opening Cross: Nightmares and Data Dreamscapes
Market data is scarier than any trick or treat. So either learn to laugh at the frights, or be ready for things to go bump in the night.
Forcerank Pays Fine, Axes Fees, Prizes After SEC Deems Contests ‘Swaps’
The SEC deemed Forcerank's model constituted an unregulated security-based swaps market.
Opening Cross: Convergence Part 2, and Why It’s Crucial in an Age of Data Divergence
Divergence of datasets and data types will inevitably create convergence of data management functions.
Estimize Readies Factor Model, International Estimates, Indicators
The changes will make it easier for users to find alpha in broader sets of data.
OTAS Integrates Estimize Estimates
OTAS clients will be able to analyze Estimize's data and identify where the crowd-sourced consensus diverges from traditional estimates.
Opening Cross: Don’t Undervalue the Unusual
Vendors are finding innovative ways to capture proprietary content, and to mine value from its increasing volumes.
Estimize Unveils Forcerank Crowd-Sourced Predictive Stock Ranking Tool
Users will be able to gather predictive sentiment on stocks, based on the rankings of participants in weekly "contests."
BCA Adds Estimize-Collaborated Tools, API Access; Preps ETF to ‘Prove’ Effectiveness
BCA is incorporating Estimizes forecasts to strengthen its research offering.
Estimize Hires Key Staff for New Sales, Marketing Infrastructure
Officials say the hires will be pivotal to future growth and product initiatives.
BCA, Estimize Plot Integration Roadmap
The vendors will combine BCA's research platforms with Estimize's crowd-sourced content.
Max Bowie: A Facelift for Fundamentals?
Max says firms are seeking a new edge by turning to older and slower datasets, delivered in new ways.
Opening Cross: Is ‘Fundamental’ Change Afoot for ‘Traditional’ Content?
Fundamental research, once second fiddle to low latency, is getting a second wind.
BCA, Estimize Eye Data Sharing, Post-Euromoney Buy-In
The move will be the first content integration project that the vendors anticipate.
Opening Cross: Investors Optimistic Over the Value of Information
Approaching year-end, it’s not unusual to see a flurry of mergers and acquisition activity as firms hustle to clear their books and close deals that often come with New Year expiry dates. And while M&A activity takes place year round, it’s uncommon to…
Estimize Eyes Content, Contributor Expansion After Euromoney Takes $3.6M Stake
The two companies will collaborate on sharing access to content and clients.
Benzinga Bows Data Cloud, Third-Party Content ‘Playground'
The vendor expects to add 10 to 15 new third-party datasets per month.
Estimize Hires for Global Product Expansion
The hires are the first in a range of positions the vendor is recruiting for, to prepare for international versions of its products
Opening Cross: At the End of the Day, It’s All Data
Data isn't just prices; it's unstructured text, charts, sentiment scores, and even analysis of photographs.