Alternative Data and Its Impact on Modern Investing

About this episode

The episode explores the impact of alternative data on modern investing and features a discussion with a fintech innovator from Benzinga.

Today, we journey into the fast-evolving world of prediction markets, KPI trading, and the new frontiers of retail finance. Joining us is Candace, alongside our guest from Benzinga, a fintech innovator working to democratize financial data once reserved for Wall Street elites. We delve into how platforms like Benzinga are leveling the playing field, making actionable market information accessible for everyone—from individual retail investors to advanced quant traders. Get ready as we unpack the rise of alternative data, the intersection of finance and AI, and whether prediction markets are the next big tool in forecasting—or just another signal to question in an increasingly complex landscape. Strap in for insights on regulation, market dynamics, and the sometimes wild personalities driving innovation in finance today! Links Andrew's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lebbosandrew/ Benzinga - https://www.benzinga.com/ Benzinga APIS - https://www.benzinga.com/apis/ Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/xY6mIRP1L2c Time Stamps 00:00 Starting Benzinga to democratize info 03:22 Building financial data services 08:10 Growth through niche news coverage 12:57 Hedging with company…

People in this episode

Host: Candace

Guest: Andrew Lebbos

Topics covered

• alternative data
• modern investing
• prediction markets
• retail finance
• financial data democratization
• AI in finance

Keywords

• alternative data
• prediction markets
• retail finance
• financial data
• AI
• market dynamics
• KPI trading

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Benzinga, Merrill Lynch, CFTC

Products: Polymarket

Places: Wall Street

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