# NewsEdge Quick Start

> NewsEdge is Trade Echo's premium market intelligence tool. It delivers real-time news with a 20-second auto-refresh, so you see catalysts before they move the…

Source: https://tradeecho.com/docs/features/newsedge/quick-start (updated 2026-07-26)

NewsEdge is Trade Echo's premium market intelligence tool. It delivers real-time news with a 20-second auto-refresh, so you see catalysts before they move the market. Filter by impact level, source, ticker, and watchlist to focus on what matters for your trades.

![NewsEdge with impact levels and category filters](https://tradeecho.com/docs/img/app/newsedge.png)

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## What is NewsEdge?

### What You Get

- **Real-Time News**: Headlines as they break, not minutes later
- **20-Second Auto-Refresh**: Stay ahead of the crowd
- **Impact-Level Filtering**: High, Medium, Low - trade the catalysts that move stocks
- **News Type Presets**: One-click filters for earnings, analyst activity, FDA, M&A, and more
- **Watchlist Integration**: Track news for your specific tickers

### Why NewsEdge Matters

News moves markets. Earnings beats, FDA approvals, analyst upgrades - these events cause 2-10% stock moves in minutes. NewsEdge surfaces them first so you can act before the move is over.

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## Impact Levels

| Level | Examples | Typical Stock Move |
|-------|----------|-------------------|
| **High** | Earnings, FDA, M&A, CEO changes, regulatory | 2-10% |
| **Medium** | Analyst upgrades/downgrades, guidance, partnerships | 1-5% |
| **Low** | Commentary, research, routine filings | Under 1% |

Filter by impact level to match your trading style. Day traders focus on High. Swing traders use High + Medium. Position traders may include Low for context.

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## News Type Presets

Five presets let you target specific trading setups:

| Preset | Focus | Best For |
|--------|-------|----------|
| **Earnings Focus** | Beats, misses, guidance | Earnings plays |
| **Analyst Activity** | Upgrades, downgrades, initiations | Analyst-driven moves |
| **Corporate Actions** | M&A, splits, dividends | Event arbitrage |
| **Biotech Catalyst** | FDA approvals, trial results | Biotech plays |
| **Market Moving** | High-impact news across all categories | Scalping, momentum |

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## Using Filters

### Source Filter

Filter by source type - stock news vs. press releases.

### Impact Level

- **High**: Earnings, FDA, M&A, CEO, regulatory - expect 2-10% moves
- **Medium**: Analyst, guidance, partnerships - expect 1-5% moves
- **Low**: Commentary, research, routine - expect under 1% moves

### Ticker Filter

Enter a symbol to see only news for that stock. Useful for pre-market prep on your watchlist.

### Watchlist Filter

Show news only for tickers in your watchlist. Keeps your feed focused.

### Real-Time Toggle

Enable real-time mode for live updates. Disable to reduce noise when reviewing.

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## Quick Reference

### Daily Workflow

1. **Pre-Market**: Open NewsEdge, filter by High or Earnings Focus
2. **9:30 AM**: Enable real-time toggle, watch for first catalyst
3. **Throughout Day**: Check Medium impact for analyst moves, partnerships
4. **Before Close**: Review Low impact for next-day context

### Decision Tree

```
START → NewsEdge Alert
Impact Level?
├─ HIGH → Check ticker, chart, volume → Trade if setup fits
├─ MEDIUM → Assess relevance to your watchlist → Consider swing
└─ LOW → Skim for context or ignore
```

### Top 5 Rules

1. **Filter by impact** - High for day trades, Medium for swings
2. **Act fast on High** - 2-10% moves happen in minutes
3. **Confirm with chart** - News + price action = higher conviction
4. **Use presets** - Earnings Focus, Analyst Activity, Biotech Catalyst
5. **Watchlist first** - News on your tickers = priority

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## Common Questions

**How often does NewsEdge refresh?**

Every 20 seconds in real-time mode.

**Can I filter by multiple impact levels?**

Yes. Select High + Medium for a broader feed, or High only for day trading focus.

**Does NewsEdge show pre-market news?**

Yes. Real-time news includes pre-market and after-hours releases.

**What if I miss a High-impact alert?**

Check the chart. If the move hasn't started or is still early, you may still have entry. If it's already extended, wait for the next catalyst.

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## Next Steps

- [Impact Levels](https://tradeecho.com/docs/features/newsedge/impact-levels) - Deep dive on High, Medium, Low
- [Trading Catalysts](https://tradeecho.com/docs/features/newsedge/trading-catalysts) - Five strategies using NewsEdge