The First Tick

Scheduled · Week 38, 2026

Markets, before they open - free, every trading day.

Jun 22, 2026Email, Newsletter, Finance

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Scheduled launch

Goes live Week 38, 2026

September 14 – September 20, 2026 · Leaderboard opens Monday 00:00 UTC

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The First Tick — Markets, before they open - free, every trading day.

About The First Tick

The First Tick is a free daily pre-market intelligence newsletter covering market-moving catalysts, earnings, analyst moves, and macro data — delivered before U.S. market open on every trading day. What sets it apart isn't the data, it's the second-order read: not just what happened, but the non-obvious consequences that follow — the angle most morning recaps miss. It's produced by an AI pipeline grounded in real data, with validation checks that hold any issue that fails before it ships, and a human accountable for what goes out. Free to read, built to be trusted before the market opens.

Overview

Who is it for?

Traders and investors who want the second-order read, not just the headline.

Problem

It helps traders and investors stay informed about market-moving events and trends before the market opens, allowing subscribers to start their day informed rather than reactive.

Solution

The First Tick delivers a structured brief that synthesizes market data, earnings releases, and macroeconomic flows, providing clear analysis, context, and insights before the trading day begins.

What makes it unique

Unlike standard news summaries, The First Tick focuses on second-order moves and analytical context, offering deeper insights into market developments that can impact trading strategies.