VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Investors comparing Bloomberg and Reuters will find that Both Bloomberg and Reuters concentrate on News, Alerts, and Watchlist workflows, making them natural alternatives for similar investment research jobs. Bloomberg leans into Newsletters, and Videos, which can be decisive for teams that need depth over breadth. Reuters stands out with Financials that the competition lacks. Use the feature-by-feature table to inspect unique capabilities and confirm which roadmap best maps to your process.
Head-to-head
Bloomberg vs Reuters
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
- Bloomberg adds Newsletters, and Videos coverage that Reuters skips.
- Reuters includes Financials categories that Bloomberg omits.
- Bloomberg highlights: Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles., Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access., and Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free..
- Reuters is known for: Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv)., and Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others..
- Reuters keeps a free entry point that Bloomberg lacks.
Bloomberg
bloomberg.com
Bloomberg’s consumer subscription service provides unlimited access to Bloomberg.com and the mobile app. Digital Access includes news, analysis, live TV/radio, podcasts, and audio articles. An Annual + Businessweek Print plan adds the weekly magazine in print. Most content is paywalled, though a selection of newsletters is free. Registered users can create watchlists (up to 10 lists with 25 securities each) and opt into alerts. Browser push notifications and mobile app alerts are supported.
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Quick highlights
- Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles.
- Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access.
- Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free.
- Market Data watchlist functionality: up to 10 lists, each with 25 securities and 100 lots. Supports stocks, funds, and currencies.
- Watchlist alerts allow subscribers to receive notifications when a U.S. equity closes.
Reuters
reuters.com
Reuters is a global news site with a dedicated Markets section covering equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities. Company pages feature charts, financials, and key metrics with data supplied by LSEG. Mobile apps allow watchlists and push alerts. Quotes are delayed by about 15 minutes (per exchange rules). Access is free with registration in many regions, while digital subscriptions are rolling out in others.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities.
- Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv).
- Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others.
- Curated newsletters such as Daily Briefing, Power Up, and On the Money, plus topical digests delivered by email.
- Mobile apps (iOS and Android) with customizable push notifications and watchlists so users can track favorite companies and news flow.
Shared focus areas
Both platforms align on these research themes, so you can stay within one workflow when your use case involves them.
Where they differ
Bloomberg
Distinct strengths include:
- Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles.
- Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access.
- Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free.
- Market Data watchlist functionality: up to 10 lists, each with 25 securities and 100 lots. Supports stocks, funds, and currencies.
Reuters
Distinct strengths include:
- Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities.
- Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv).
- Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others.
- Curated newsletters such as Daily Briefing, Power Up, and On the Money, plus topical digests delivered by email.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Bloomberg | Reuters |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Newsletters, Videos | Shared: News, Alerts, Watchlist Unique: Financials |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Futures |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Bloomberg and Reuters both support?
Both platforms cover News, Alerts, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Reuters offers a free entry point, while Bloomberg requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Bloomberg and Reuters?
Both Bloomberg and Reuters support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Bloomberg differentiates itself with Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles., Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access., and Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free., whereas Reuters stands out for Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv)., and Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others..
Curation & Accuracy
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