Earnings Whispers adds Market Sentiment, Scores, Stock Ideas, Options & Derivatives, and Management Guidance coverage that MarketWatch skips.
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Earnings Whispers vs MarketWatch comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
MarketWatch includes Alerts, Paper Trading, Financials, Options, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, Insider Data, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and IPO categories that Earnings Whispers omits.
Earnings Whispers highlights: Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., and Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days..
MarketWatch is known for: Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
MarketWatch offers mobile access, which Earnings Whispers skips.
Earnings Whispers
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A long-standing platform (founded in 1998) best known for its proprietary earnings sentiment data and predictive tools. Free members get weekly earnings calendars, daily summaries, and a personal watchlist. Paid Investor Services add the Whisper Report, expanded earnings calendar with implied volatility and average move data, sentiment heat maps, downloads, and more. Trader Service goes further with trading ideas, scores, ratings, and option tools, with a two-week free trial available. Investor pricing is listed at $49.95/month or $499.95/year.
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Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts.
- The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings.
- Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days.
- Investor tools include an Earnings Screener, Guidance and Reaction pages, and a Short Report with a focus on short interest.
- Trader Service adds advanced features: Earnings Whisper Plays, Scores, Power Ratings, Whisperings™, option trade ideas, volatility and activity screens, as well as setup and reversal signals.
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MarketWatch
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A global financial-news portal from Dow Jones that combines market data, news, analysis, and investor tools. Real-time Nasdaq last-sale quotes are included, while most other intraday prices run on a standard 15-minute delay. Premium newsletters and in-depth articles are gated behind a subscription. Mobile apps extend the experience with push alerts and watchlist syncing.
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Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
- Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
- Options coverage with full chains per symbol and an expiration calendar.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
7 overlapsMutual strengths include Calendar, News, and Screeners plus 4 more areas.
Where they differ
Earnings Whispers
Distinct strengths include:
- Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts.
- The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings.
- Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days.
- Investor tools include an Earnings Screener, Guidance and Reaction pages, and a Short Report with a focus on short interest.
MarketWatch
Distinct strengths include:
- Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
- Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Earnings Whispers | MarketWatch |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar, News, Screeners, Watchlist, Short Interest, Newsletters, Data Visualizations Unique: Market Sentiment, Scores, Stock Ideas, Options & Derivatives, Management Guidance | Shared: Calendar, News, Screeners, Watchlist, Short Interest, Newsletters, Data Visualizations Unique: Alerts, Paper Trading, Financials, Options, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, Insider Data, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, IPO |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Earnings Whispers and MarketWatch both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar, News, Screeners, Watchlist, Short Interest, Newsletters, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Earnings Whispers and MarketWatch require subscriptions?
Both Earnings Whispers and MarketWatch keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
MarketWatch ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Earnings Whispers focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Earnings Whispers differentiates itself with Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., and Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days., whereas MarketWatch stands out for Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
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