MarketBeat was launched in early 2011 by Matt Paulson, founder and CEO, with the purpose of empowering individual investors to make better trading decisions by providing real-time financial data and objective market analysis. MarketBeat sets out to create a modern news and research platform that is continually innovating for individual stock investors, and backs it with the most complete and most accurate data available.MarketBeat operates a website and e-mail newsletter that reaches more than three million subscribers. Many major media outlets have featured MarketBeat's reporting, including Barron's Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, MarketWatch and Seeking Alpha. Whether you’re looking for analyst ratings, corporate buybacks, dividends, earnings, economic reports, financials, insider trades, IPOs, SEC filings or stock splits, MarketBeat has the objective information you need to analyze any stock.There's no better place to become an educated investor:Identify Winning Trades - Not sure which stocks you should buy and sell? Wonder whose advice you should listen to? MarketBeat Daily Premium provides the latest “Buy” and “Sell” recommendations from top-ranked analysts with proven track records. MarketBeat has tracked the accuracy of more than 750,000 analyst recommendations over the last decade, so we can tell you with certainty which analysts to pay attention to and which you can safely ignore.Take Back Your Day – Stop visiting ten different websites each day to keep up with your stocks, turn off CNBC and quit monitoring the hour-by-hour movements of the market. MarketBeat Daily Premium keeps an eye on the market for you, so that you save valuable time. When there's news and ratings that affect your stocks, your edition of MarketBeat Daily Premium will let you know.Get Award-Winning Research Tools – MarketBeat offers a full suite of stock research tools backed by proprietary data sets that the American Association of Individual Investors ranks as the "Best of th
MarketBeat (marketbeat.com) has 669 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5.
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marketbeat.com
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2026
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The daily letters I receive among many many emails re information re the Stock Market and Politics is the only letter I wish to read. Market beat contains vital information which is most informative as well as interesting, I truly believe the articles are honest and give useful information to help one invest,
With thanks, Sandra
Response from MarketBeatJan 29, 2024
Hi Sandra, our team appreciates you taking the time to leave us this review. We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying the information MarketBeat has to offer!
SB
said B.
زندگی قشنگه ولی کوتاه همدیگرو دوست داشته باشیم
تجذیه وتحلیله انچه که شما میخواهید.
Response from MarketBeatFeb 13, 2024
Please send us a message to [email protected] if there's anything we can do to assist you.
SH
stock H.
Useful for trading decisions
quick lookups on key data to assist in decisions. The market rank and analysis is the best part of that. Upgrades and downgrades with insider trades and div announcements round out the site.
Response from MarketBeatJan 29, 2024
Our team is happy to hear you are enjoying MarketBeat. Thanks for being a part of our community!
MM
Michael M.
Great site
Subscribed two weeks ago and couldn’t be happier. I wish I had done so sooner. All the information and news on stocks that I want. I also like their various screeners and “best” lists.
Response from MarketBeatJan 29, 2024
Thanks for the review Michael! We are happy to hear you are enjoying the information available to you as a MarketBeat subscriber. Happy investing!
MJ
Melody J.
They offer a TON of information on…
They offer a TON of information on companies and compile it in a very digestible format. I also love that they have articles that factor in the political climate and how that affects the market, the economy, and various sectors. Also, love that the are not part of the mainstream narrative trying to say everything is great when we actually need to be cautious. Also, a very reasonable price for what they offer!
Response from MarketBeatJan 22, 2024
Thank you for the review Melody! We are thrilled to hear MarketBeat is providing you the information you need to make smart investment decisions!
JS
Jose S.
MarketBeat a Helpful Tool to guide my…
MarketBeat a Helpful Tool to guide my investments. Provides comprehensive information about the companies, articles about the most recent trends, and helps to understand the impact of the international situation on the stocks.
Response from MarketBeatJan 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Jose! We are happy to hear you are enjoying MarketBeat.
CJ
Charles J.
Gddy
Good very good
Response from MarketBeatJan 19, 2024
Thank you for the kind review Charles! Our team is happy to hear you are enjoying MarketBeat.
GK
Geo K.
MarketBeat.com is a SCAM website
MarketBeat.com is simply SCAM. Their service is inadequate, failing to provide necessary and timely information. For example, on January 8, 2024, there was significant news regarding a falling door issue with Boeing, and many traders made substantial profits by shorting options. Despite this, MarketBeat.com had no information on unusual PUT options activity for Boeing.
The same issue occurred with Spirit Airlines on January 16, 2024. When its stock plunged by up to 60%, MarketBeat.com offered no insights on shorting options for the airline.
The on-time delivery of MarketBeat.com's news reporting is also concerning. Other accurate NEWS sources reported an important update about the JetBlue-Spirit merger failure at 9:50 AM on January 16, 2024, but MarketBeat.com didn't post this information until 1:15 PM. This delay could lead to significant financial losses for those shorting Spirit based on outdated information.
I wish I could provide screenshots as evidence, but unfortunately, Trustpilot doesn't allow attachments or URLs.
MarketBeat.com's apparent lack of robust infrastructure and delayed reporting are significant drawbacks. It seems that the owners are either unwilling to invest in delivering news promptly or lack a basic understanding of providing timely financial information. Technical concepts like C++, web sockets, events, AWS or Azure, and FPGA (Field-programmable gate array) seem foreign to them, judging by how they handle the content. Web pages default.aspx (aspx) shows obsolete old .NET technology that is no longer supported.
Relying on MarketBeat.com could result in one significant loss – your CASH!
Another interesting observation regarding Matt Paulson, the founder and CEO of MarketBeat. His background raises concerns about the site's accuracy and reliability. He claims to have degrees in information systems and computer science, but he lacks experience with prominent companies in the industry. His tenure as a 'web developer' at lesser-known entities like Factor 36 Inc. and Logic Lizard fails to instill confidence.
One would expect someone in his position to have experience in the finance industry, and I'm not just talking about stock trading companies or investment banks. The lack of any significant presence for Factor 36 Inc. or Logic Lizard on LinkedIn suggests these companies aren't notable in the industry. Factor 36 Inc. operates out of a small house, appearing to be more of a mom-and-pop website shop, while Logic Lizard is virtually untraceable on Google.
In a field where accuracy is paramount, especially when charging for financial stock market data, hands-on programming experience with reputable trading firms or banks is crucial. Additionally, having a Series 7 License or employing someone who does would lend credibility. However, Matt Paulson does not appear to have this qualification, nor does he seem to employ any licensed brokers at the company. I couldn't find any information about the employees and their roles on MarketBeat.com. Yet, MarketBeat.com's LinkedIn profile does show employees. I found writers, one software lead, two web developers without experience (not even talking about finance), and an equities trader named Ryan Hasson, who lacks significant expertise. Also, Thomas Hughes has a degree in Culinary Arts and claims to be a stock market commentator, which I find amusing.
Not a single experienced web programmer associated with MarketBeat on LinkedIn. This suggests they are likely incapable of actual programming and/or outsourcing their work, possibly to temporary workers in India. The lack of in-house technical expertise who understands the stock market from a programming view for essential code reviews is a significant issue that rings - "a sinking titanic," evident on MarketBeat.com.
MarketBeat is an Inc. 5000 financial media company. It touts accolades like 'best-in-class stock research tools' and Barron’s, Entrepreneur, Financial Times, Forbes, and Inc. recognition for its growth and success. However, given the concerns about Paulson's experience and qualifications, these claims seem questionable. It really makes you think!
I noticed something else that's amusing in their MarketBeat 60-second commercial in the About section. Surprisingly, the commercial doesn't show a single monitor with financial charts. Instead, it focuses on a kitchen, office space, and what they consider a 'friendly' environment. The staff appears quite casual, almost like grown-ups in sneakers and jeans, which I found quite humorous.
They're trying to portray a sense of 'community,' but honestly, that's the least of my concerns. I'm interested in timely financial reports – that's what I'm paying for!