Catalyst Identification Workflow
OBJECTIVE: Find events that could significantly move the stock price.
Step 1: Search for Upcoming Events
- •Use
get_news_sentimentwith keywords like "earnings", "conference", "announcement" - •Check for scheduled events in the news
Step 2: Identify Recent Catalysts
- •Look at news that coincided with significant price moves
- •What drove the most recent rally or selloff?
Step 3: Categorize Catalysts
- •EARNINGS: Quarterly reports (high impact)
- •PRODUCT: Launches, updates, delays
- •MANAGEMENT: CEO changes, departures
- •REGULATORY: FDA approvals, investigations
- •MACRO: Industry-wide events affecting sector
- •M&A: Acquisition rumors, deals
Step 4: Assess Impact Potential
For each catalyst, rate:
- •HIGH IMPACT: Could move stock 5%+
- •MEDIUM IMPACT: Could move stock 2-5%
- •LOW IMPACT: Minor or already priced in
Output Format
UPCOMING CATALYSTS:
- •[Event] - [Date if known] - [Expected Impact]
- •[Event] - [Date if known] - [Expected Impact]
RECENT CATALYSTS:
- •[Event] - [What happened] - [Actual Impact]
CATALYST WATCH: [Key event to monitor]