Guest speaker:
The financial reporter. What was it like in the trenches across Europe?

Digging for data: 
 Intro to the SEC, EDGAR and regulated financial filings. In-class case studies.

More tools:
Data and data analysis. From excel to apps and paid services. How to dig for the story. What’s free and what’s behind paywalls. In-class analysis of tools.
Assignment due on SEC data.

Information: facts and rumors
The financial statement, the press release, the rumor. Why does the source matter? Identifying hoaxes. Case studies.

What’s next?
Will AI lead to bots replacing reporters? It’s already happening. Discussions and predictions. Be prepared to lead a discussion.

Wrapping it all up.
Financial statement assignment due. Choice of writing one for your company or analyzing one for a company you admire.

Introduction and expectations:
Making this course fit you.Tell me your specific situations and aspirations, and I’ll adjust the materials accordingly. Speak up! Overview of work.

Historical context:
 The rise of fast financial news came with the internet and data revolution.  Understanding the context is essential.

From the wire and ticker tape to Yahoo!: 
How companies used disruptive technology to grow. Who are the players?Micro-essay on financial apps due.

Follow the money:
The rise of a new giant. How Bloomberg changed everything. Yes. Everything.