News Feed
The News Feed provides a real-time stream of market-moving headlines, financial news, and company-specific press releases from trusted sources around the world. This comprehensive news aggregator helps you stay informed about events that could impact your investments.
Overview
The News Feed consolidates financial news and press releases into a single, easy-to-navigate interface. It includes:
- Breaking market news from trusted financial publications
- Company-specific press releases and announcements
- Real-time updates throughout the trading day
- Historical news archives for research purposes
- Filtering capabilities to focus on relevant information
- Multiple view options for different reading preferences
Key Components
News Categories
The News Feed offers two main categories of content:
- Market News: Financial news articles from external sources like seekingalpha.com, globenewswire.com, and other financial publications
- Press Feed: Official company press releases and announcements
Toggle between these categories using the tab buttons at the top of the feed.
Search Functionality
The search bar allows you to quickly find news related to specific topics, companies, or keywords:
- Real-Time Filtering: Results update as you type
- Contextual Search: Find news by company name, ticker symbol, or topic
- Search History: Recent searches are saved for quick access
- Advanced Syntax: Use quotes for exact phrase matching and other search operators
View Options
The News Feed offers two distinct viewing modes to suit your preferences:
Table View
The table view presents news in a compact, data-dense format:
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Columns:
- Date & Time: When the news was published (e.g., "03/06/2025 12:21 AM")
- Symbol: Related ticker symbol (e.g., "PRMNF", "BABA", "AMZN")
- Title: Headline of the news article or press release
- Source: Publication or source of the news (e.g., "globenewswire.com", "seekingalpha.com")
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Sorting: Click column headers to sort by date, symbol, or source
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Density: Maximizes the number of headlines visible at once
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Interaction: Click any row to read the full article or press release
Grid View
The grid view presents news in a more visual, card-based format:
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News Cards:
- Symbol: Ticker symbol in a highlighted badge
- Title: Headline in larger, more readable text
- Preview: Brief excerpt or summary of the content
- Date & Time: When the news was published
- Source: Publication or source of the news
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Layout: Two-column grid of cards that expand on hover
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Visual Hierarchy: Important elements are emphasized with size and color
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Interaction: Click any card to read the full article or press release
Toggle between these views using the layout buttons (list/grid icons) in the top-right corner.
Watchlist Filtering
The "Filter by watchlist" dropdown allows you to focus on news related to securities in your personal watchlists:
- All News: Default view showing all available news
- Watchlist Selection: Choose from your saved watchlists (e.g., "Mega Cap")
- Custom Filters: Create and save custom news filters based on sectors, industries, or themes
- Clear Filter: Easily remove filters to return to the full news feed
This feature helps you cut through the noise and focus on news that's relevant to your portfolio or areas of interest.
News Details
External News Articles
When clicking on a Market News item:
- You'll be directed to the original source website in a new tab
- The full article will be displayed as published by the source
- Standard web navigation allows you to return to Axiom Terminal
Press Release Modal
When clicking on a Press Feed item:
- A modal window opens within Axiom Terminal
- The complete press release is displayed with proper formatting
- The modal includes:
- Full headline in large text
- Publication date and time
- Related ticker symbols as clickable tags
- Source attribution
- Complete press release text
- Close button to return to the news feed
How to Use the News Feed
Staying Informed
- Morning Briefing: Start your day by scanning the latest headlines to understand market sentiment
- Breaking News: Check the feed throughout the day for market-moving developments
- Company Research: Search for specific companies to review recent news before making investment decisions
- Press Releases: Monitor official company announcements for the most accurate information
- Historical Context: Research past news events to understand how they impacted market movements
Customizing Your Experience
- Choose Your View: Select table view for scanning many headlines quickly, or grid view for a more visual experience
- Filter by Watchlist: Focus on news related to securities in your watchlists
- Search for Topics: Use the search bar to find news on specific themes, sectors, or events
- Toggle Categories: Switch between Market News and Press Feed based on your information needs
- Deep Dive: Click on headlines to read full articles or press releases
Research Techniques
- Sentiment Analysis: Gauge market sentiment by the volume and tone of news
- Correlation Tracking: Notice patterns between news events and price movements
- Catalyst Identification: Spot potential catalysts for future price movements
- Rumor Verification: Confirm market rumors through official press releases
- Earnings Context: Research company news before and after earnings announcements
Data Sources and Refresh Rates
- Market News: Articles from major financial news providers, updated in real-time
- Press Releases: Official company announcements via press release distribution networks
- Update Frequency: New items appear within seconds of publication
- Historical Data: Access to news archives going back several years
- Coverage: Global news coverage with emphasis on US markets and securities