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Yahoo Finance

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Configuration

• Default Stock Symbols: AAPL, GOOGL, MSFT
• Default Time Period: 1 Year
• Default Data Interval: 1 Day
• Maximum Results: 50
• Setup: No setup required; data via Yahoo Finance

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Available Features

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Market Data

• Real-time quotes
• Historical data
• Indices
• Volume
• Market cap

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Research & Analysis

• Company information
• Financials
• Symbol lookup
• Market news
• Trending stocks

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Available Tools (7/7)

• Get Stock Quote: Real-time price, volume, and market data.
• Get Stock History: Historical OHLCV data for any date range.
• Get Market Summary: Major indices performance (S&P 500, Dow, NASDAQ).
• Get Company Info: Company details, sector, industry, and description.
• Search Stock Symbols: Find stock tickers by company name.
• Get Market News: Latest financial news for stocks or markets.
• Get Trending Stocks: Most active stocks, gainers, and losers.

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Use Cases

• Portfolio Tracking: Monitor investment portfolio values and performance.
• Investment Research: Analyze company fundamentals and financials.
• Market Monitoring: Track market trends and sentiment.
• Automated Alerts: Send notifications for price targets.
• Financial Analysis: Build financial models using historical data.

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Best Practices

• Use Correct Tickers: Verify ticker symbols including exchange suffix if needed (e.g., AAPL for Apple).
• Handle Delisted Stocks: Check for valid data before processing to avoid errors.
• Cache Data: Store frequently accessed data locally to reduce redundant requests.
• Timezone Awareness: Market data is in exchange’s local time; converted to user timezone.
• Market Hours: Account for market open/close times when using real-time data.
• Data Delay: Remember 15-minute delay for most quotes; use appropriate disclaimers.

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Supported Assets

• Stocks (US and international exchanges)
• ETFs and Mutual Funds
• Indices (^GSPC, ^DJI, ^IXIC, etc.)
• Cryptocurrencies (BTC-USD, ETH-USD, etc.)
• Forex Pairs (EURUSD=X, GBPUSD=X, etc.)
• Commodities (Gold, Oil, etc.)
• Futures Contracts

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Common Issues & Solutions

• Ticker Not Found: Verify ticker symbol spelling and exchange suffix.
• No Data Available: Stock may be delisted or historical data not available for date range.
• Inconsistent Data: Cross-reference critical data with official sources.
• Rate Limiting: While rare, excessive requests may be throttled. Implement reasonable delays.