Insights
Our take on the latest trends and activity in the world of finance, technology, and beyond.
July 16, 2018
Trade topics are dominating headlines recently. While a certain number of these topics, such as the US relationship with China, might be too opaque for now, […]
June 26, 2018
We have tens of thousands of Smart Synonyms in the AlphaSense platform. With a mission to augment knowledge workers’ research across sectors, how do we prioritize […]
June 13, 2018
When it comes to fundamental investment research, the 80 / 20 rule, or Pareto principle, regarding cause and effect might not be as applicable as in […]
May 22, 2018
There is a groundswell of professional observations that ESG / Sustainability has truly gone mainstream over the last several years. I can think of no better […]
May 16, 2018
There’s a lot of buzz about blockchain these days, especially after the recent Davos conference, where world business leaders talked about the technology’s potential to revolutionize […]
May 1, 2018
In my previous posts, I’ve alluded to many benefits of AlphaSense as a platform for equity research. In this post, I would like to showcase these […]
April 24, 2018
Going through primary research is often difficult and time consuming. If someone was building projections based on national population growth, for example, it may be easier […]
April 11, 2018
In sales, the person with the best process wins. So how do you ensure that all the players on your team are running the right plays […]
April 3, 2018
For some, it might still be a bizarre concept that the government can grind to a halt. However, the event, or at least discussion about the […]
March 22, 2018
Did you know there are 2.3 million parts required to assemble a Boeing 787 Dreamliner? Understanding how Boeing manages this process is fascinating: They start by […]
March 20, 2018
The AlphaSense platform is routinely touted as an efficient way to perform equity and company research. Within that efficiency lies two factors: One is connected to […]
March 14, 2018
At the start of every new year, it’s customary to reflect on your accomplishments from the past 12 months, but more importantly, it’s a time when you […]
March 6, 2018
In a previous AlphaSense blog post, I wrote that the outlook for the U.S. onshore industry in 2018 was solid. Since then, weather and supply chain […]
February 27, 2018
A Possible Differentiator for Sell-Side Analysts’ Survival in the New MiFid II Era? The new European Commission MiFid II regulation is now in effect, as of […]
February 22, 2018
Enterprise sales are long-term campaigns. They can take 4 to 6 months (or more) to close. That’s a long time for something to go wrong, even […]
February 20, 2018
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform industries and companies worldwide. There are already amazing applications now available everywhere, especially in the financial services industry. […]
February 13, 2018
They call me “dinosaur” in the office. But, I don’t have any gray hair (well, maybe a few), I still live in the city, and I […]
February 6, 2018
A great number of predictions are being made about blockchain, and how the technology behind Bitcoin will revolutionize the world. While the ever-growing cryptocurrency is perhaps […]
January 23, 2018
As we reflect on 2017, we will likely remember it as a time of improving economic outlook, geopolitical tensions, natural disasters and an astronomical rise in […]
December 22, 2017
In 2018, the U.S. onshore oil industry will enter a third year of recovery. The industry has learned a great deal about how to do more […]
December 11, 2017
Let’s dispel an important misconception right now … the old belief that maligned companies need not attempt to communicate their environmental, social and governance (ESG) / […]