Satellites, secrets and skepticism
Bloomberg
Traders increasingly look to satellite data to shed light on the historically opaque commodity markets; however, many remain skeptical of the technology’s accuracy. Read More
Hedge funds continue the march towards quant
Bloomberg
About 70% of hedge funds will enter 2018 with computer-driven strategies, up from just 47% a year ago. Read More
Holiday reading: AI/ML in financial markets
Financial Stability Board
This white paper is an unbiased primer on applications of AI across financial markets. Enjoy with a holiday beverage. Read More
10 things to know about machine learning
Hacker Noon
This listicle from longtime ML practitioner Daniel Tunkelang is the perfect primer for non-experts. Read More
Google beats Apple hands down when it comes to maps
Justin O’Beirne
In the last year, Google Maps has added more buildings, houses, trailers, garages and other structures to its platform. Apple has not. Read More
Blue sedans versus red trucks
Co.Design
Turns out that neighborhood demographics and political leanings can be guaged based on the type of car in your driveway — data that’s readily available thanks to Google Maps. Read More
Fueling growth through data monetization
McKinsey & Company
Data begets data. McKinsey’s recent data and analytics survey shows that 41% of all firms monetize their data – a number that is poised to grow. Read More
Alternative Data Conference
Quandl
Less than a month until ADC 18. See the full lineup of speakers and reserve your spot before the holidays! Read More