VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Investors comparing Bloomberg and Stocktwits will find that Both Bloomberg and Stocktwits concentrate on News, and Watchlist workflows, making them natural alternatives for similar investment research jobs. Bloomberg leans into Alerts, Newsletters, and Videos, which can be decisive for teams that need depth over breadth. Stocktwits stands out with Market Sentiment, Calendar, and 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 Stocktwits
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
- Bloomberg adds Alerts, Newsletters, and Videos coverage that Stocktwits skips.
- Stocktwits includes Market Sentiment, Calendar, and 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..
- Stocktwits is known for: Real-time sentiment tracking with trending lists refreshed every five minutes., Earnings calendar offering a weekly view of upcoming company reports., and Dedicated symbol pages combining news, sentiment, earnings data, and financials..
- Stocktwits 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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Platforms
Pricing
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.
Stocktwits
stocktwits.com
Stocktwits is a social platform for investors that blends real-time community sentiment with news, earnings calendars, and symbol pages covering both fundamentals and price data. Users can join for free or upgrade to Ad Free or Edge subscriptions, while enterprise clients can request API access. Market data is powered by providers like Xignite, BATS BZX (real-time quotes), Quartr (earnings calls), and CoinGecko (crypto). The developer portal is online but not currently accepting new app registrations.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Real-time sentiment tracking with trending lists refreshed every five minutes.
- Earnings calendar offering a weekly view of upcoming company reports.
- Dedicated symbol pages combining news, sentiment, earnings data, and financials.
- Market data sourced from Xignite and BATS BZX (real-time quotes), earnings call data from Quartr, and crypto data from CoinGecko.
- Available on web, iOS, and Android apps with watchlists, news feeds, and the earnings calendar accessible on mobile.
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.
Stocktwits
Distinct strengths include:
- Real-time sentiment tracking with trending lists refreshed every five minutes.
- Earnings calendar offering a weekly view of upcoming company reports.
- Dedicated symbol pages combining news, sentiment, earnings data, and financials.
- Market data sourced from Xignite and BATS BZX (real-time quotes), earnings call data from Quartr, and crypto data from CoinGecko.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Bloomberg | Stocktwits |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Watchlist Unique: Alerts, Newsletters, Videos | Shared: News, Watchlist Unique: Market Sentiment, Calendar, Financials |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos |
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 Stocktwits both support?
Both platforms cover News, 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?
Stocktwits 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 Stocktwits?
Both Bloomberg and Stocktwits 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 Stocktwits stands out for Real-time sentiment tracking with trending lists refreshed every five minutes., Earnings calendar offering a weekly view of upcoming company reports., and Dedicated symbol pages combining news, sentiment, earnings data, and financials..
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
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