Key Features
- Real-time Streaming: Receive financial news and market events as they happen
- Low Latency: Direct TCP connection minimizes delivery delays
- JSON Format: All messages are delivered as structured JSON objects
- Persistent Connection: Maintain a continuous stream of market data
Prerequisites
To connect to the Benzinga TCP service, you need:
Contact Benzinga support to obtain your TCP credentials.
Available Data
The TCP stream delivers various types of financial content including:- Option Alerts: Unusual options activity, sweeps, and block trades
- Press Releases: Corporate announcements and news
- Trading Halts: Real-time halt and resume notifications
- Analyst Ratings: Price target changes and rating updates
- Block Trades: Large institutional transactions
Quick Start
Connection Guide
Learn how to establish a TCP connection
Message Format
Understand the JSON message structure
Python Client
Use the Python client library
Go Client
Use the Go client library