The Signal, May 2024: Alternative data astronomy, startup funding and job posting trends
This month’s alternative data insights include an eclipse hospitality boost, declines in PE/VC funding and mixed news on jobs.
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Will the SEC's recent triumph in its shadow trading case impact alternative data compliance?
Will the SEC's recent triumph in its shadow trading case impact alternative data compliance? We think it should. -
Dataset discovery – Transactions, industrials and healthcare
New alternative data sources are a key ingredient in the never-ending search for alpha. In light of this, we’re always on the hunt for new datasets. Here are some of our latest discoveries. -
People moves, April 2024: Jain Global, TP ICAP, Maiden Century
In this month’s roundup, Jain prepares for launch with a key systematic trading hire, TP ICAP brings in a new CEO as it gets ready for a possible IPO and Maiden Century hires a data partnership lead. -
Reassessing “AI” models – Questions data buyers should ask
We delve deeper into the use of AI solutions in the investment field to assess common issues and raise questions data buyers should consider when interacting with vendors. -
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April notebook: PFM’s predisposition + one big acquisition
Sensor Tower’s surprise acquisition of data.ai has sparked several thoughts in the investment world and wider app space. At the top of my mind was, ‘What drove the sale?’ -
Which vendors were most popular in Neudata’s Spring 2024 AltDating cycle?
Company earnings, energy demand and sentiment analysis were among the most popular datasets at our latest event, held in London in March. -
A year of elections: An alternative data perspective
This is set to be one of the biggest election years ever, including major votes in the US, UK and EU all coming up. In this report, we expand on the alternative data options available to predict election results and possible fallouts. -
The Signal, April 2024: International Women’s Day, work trends and holiday travel
This month’s alternative data insights include new data on upcoming travel trends, the future of work, and coverage of International Women's Day. -
Weather intelligence: The data marketplace, investment applications and finding alpha
Investors are increasingly turning to weather intelligence to gain an edge in commodity markets. In this report, we summarise the alternative data landscape and highlight third-party vendors.