Enterprise Speed. Retail Price.
Why PR Releases Move Markets
Most traders don't understand the difference between original news and recycled content. This knowledge gap is your opportunity.
The News Food Chain
PR Wire Release
Company publishes official news to Business Wire, PR Newswire, etc. Price moves instantly.
Free PR APIs Deliver
3-5 minutes later, free and delayed news services finally push the article. Price is already up 75%.
Journalists Pick It Up
30 minutes later, financial blogs and news sites rewrite the story. You're already too late.
Social Media Buzz
Hours later, X/Twitter and Reddit discover it. The move is over.
Real Example: Small Cap Spike
7:00 AM - PR Wire
"ACME Corp wins $50M government contract"
Stock: $2.50 β $4.75 (+90% in 2 minutes)
7:03 AM - Free PR APIs and RSS Feeds
Delayed news services finally deliver the article
Stock: $4.50 (+80% β you missed most of the move)
7:20 AM - Financial Sites
"ACME Secures Major Contract, Shares Surge"
Stock: $4.75 β $5.20 (+9% remaining)
10:30 AM - Social Media
"Why didn't I catch this ACME move??"
Stock: $5.20 β $4.85 (-7% selloff begins)
The Lesson:
PR wires captured 90% of the move. Everything else got scraps.
Real Scenarios, Real Profits
PDUFA Announcements
"NovaBio Therapeutics meets primary endpoint in Phase 3 testing" - Biotech stocks can explode 300%+ on positive trial results. You get this in seconds, others in minutes.
Strategic Alternatives Announcements
"Company X announces review of strategic alternatives" - Corporate speak for potential sale/buyout. Small caps can double overnight when acquisition premiums are on the table.
Contract & Partnership Wins
"ACME Corp wins $500M government contract" - Small caps regularly jump 100%+ on big contract news. Be first to know, first to profit.