April notebook: Backtests lacking + finfluencer tracking
Last week’s London conference surfaced a few interesting takeaways from both speakers and attendees.
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Trump tariffs: Anticipating market impacts with alternative data
Given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade-related policy in the US, we summarise the key findings from a study that explores alternative data-based analytical tools to help investors anticipate the financial implications of potential tariffs. -
People Moves, March 2025: AlphaSense, Crunchbase, Citadel
In this month’s roundup, AlphaSense hires to its enterprise team, Crunchbase appoints a senior VP of sales, and Citadel hires a new head of equities engineering. -
Spotting the next big deal: How alternative data is changing the M&A game
Explore how alternative data sources can help predict M&A activity ahead of public announcements, staying ahead of the curve in 2025 deal-making. -
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The latest developments in data security and compliance
What are the latest developments in data security and compliance regulations affecting financial institutions, and how should they prepare for these changes? -
Sensor Tower acquires Video Game Insights
On 18th March, Sensor Tower announced that they acquired video game intelligence platform Video Game Insights (VGI). The merger will allow the longtime app data provider to expand its coverage of gaming analytics into PC and console data. -
Can ChatGPT forecast commodity returns?
Can ChatGPT predict commodity returns? We explore a recent study which shows how its news-based sentiment analysis can outperform traditional models. -
Trump’s second term: Industrials under pressure
Trump’s second term could reshape the industrial sector. We discuss the utility of alternative data for investors in this space. -
March fresh finds: Canadian credit card + sportsbook pricing data
Over the last two months, we've spoken with over 20 vendors for the first time. Here’s a breakdown of what we learned from our first conversations with some of these fresh finds. -
Can we predict AI market shifts? Learning from DeepSeek
Explore how alternative data can help predict AI-driven stock events like Nvidia's recent fluctuations. Learn how to anticipate future market changes.