Beyond the Hype: AI, MCP, and the Future of Alternative Data – Conference Highlights

The New York Alternative Data Conference 2025, hosted by Eagle Alpha, returned to Midtown Manhattan on September 17th, bringing together leaders across the alternative data ecosystem for a full day of insights, innovation, and networking. We welcomed a diverse mix of investors, data vendors, and thought leaders who gathered to explore the latest developments shaping the industry.

Most Squeezable Stocks in the United States

Most Squeezable Stocks in the United States

Alternative Data for Monitoring the Most Squeezable Stocks in the United States The following guest article was written by Ihor Dusaniwsky, Managing Director of Predictive Analytics, S3 Partners, a market-leading financial data and technology company that provides...

Alternative Data for Private Markets

Alternative Data for Private Markets

Alternative Data for Private Markets Introduction: Alternative data is increasingly being used in private markets, including private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure, across deal origination, due diligence, and post-acquisition value creation and risk...

Alternative Data for Tracking Employment Trends

Alternative Data for Tracking Employment Trends

Alternative Data for Tracking Employment Trends Background Employment data has been the 4th most popular alternative data category on the Eagle Alpha data discovery platform over the past 12 months, seeing a 40% YoY increase in the number of employment datasets...

The Rise in Alternative Data for Crypto Investors

The Rise in Alternative Data for Crypto Investors

The Rise in Alternative Data for Crypto Investors Cryptocurrency, or “crypto” as it has become widely referred to, has been one of the quickest-moving trends in the investment space of late, with retail and institutional investors throwing their hats in the ring. In a...

Alternative Data: The Source of ESG Truth

Alternative Data: The Source of ESG Truth

Alternative Data: The Source of ESG Truth Background ESG is the hottest topic in the data world right now. Regulators and asset owners are putting increasing pressure on funds to invest in a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible way. This provides a...

Alternative Data in Emerging Markets Asia

Alternative Data in Emerging Markets Asia

Alternative Data in Emerging Markets Asia Background Emerging Markets Asia, and China, in particular, have become a hotbed of activity for alternative data. At Eagle Alpha, we are seeing rocketing demand for data from the region. Initially, this demand was from...