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Open and Edit Deep Research Agent Notes Directly in AI ChatFeatures

Open and Edit Deep Research Agent Notes Directly in AI Chat

Marvin AI Analyst Chat now opens Deep Research Agent results as editable notes alongside the conversation, and can distil a new note from a running chat. The…

5 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Marvin Labs Appoints Steven Carroll as Strategic AdvisorAnnouncements

Marvin Labs Appoints Steven Carroll as Strategic Advisor

Marvin Labs welcomes Steven Carroll as Senior Strategic Advisor. Steven brings 25 years of GTM and content leadership at LSEG and Refinitiv to Marvin Labs' AI…

3 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Common Ground: How Marvin Tracks the Analyst's Mental ModelAI in Research

Common Ground: How Marvin Tracks the Analyst's Mental Model

Analysts build a mental model of every company they cover. Generic AI ignores it. Here is how Marvin's Common Ground tracks what is already known so new…

9 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
The Death of FinTech SaaS: Hype, Reality, and What Investors Should WatchLive with Marvin

The Death of FinTech SaaS: Hype, Reality, and What Investors Should Watch

Panel discussion on whether AI will kill FinTech SaaS. Where automation is real, where the narrative overshoots, and how investors should evaluate data vendors…

10 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Cross-Company Queries in AI Analyst ChatFeatures

Cross-Company Queries in AI Analyst Chat

Ask about any company mid-conversation. Marvin spins up a specialist sub-agent with full context on that company and brings the answer back into your thread.

4 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Company Relationships and Web Search in AI ChatFeatures

Company Relationships and Web Search in AI Chat

Ask about competitors, suppliers, and customers in AI Chat. Web search adds news and industry context. Plus arrow key history and the ability to change your…

4 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Bazball for Brains: Why Equity Research Needs More Than Big Swings at AIAI in Research

Bazball for Brains: Why Equity Research Needs More Than Big Swings at AI

Prompt-first AI adoption in equity research mirrors cricket's Bazball philosophy: bold, instinctive, and ultimately inconsistent. Research demands structure,…

4 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
AI Analyst Chat: Slash Commands, Thread Organization, and Pop-Out ViewFeatures

AI Analyst Chat: Slash Commands, Thread Organization, and Pop-Out View

Slash commands, thread starring and renaming, and pop-out view in AI Analyst Chat. New features for faster daily equity research.

3 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Agentic AI meets e-commerce: discovery, loyalty, and channel strategyLive with Marvin

Agentic AI meets e-commerce: discovery, loyalty, and channel strategy

How agentic AI reshapes product discovery, brand visibility, and channel strategy in e-commerce. Analyst takeaways from a Marvin Labs LinkedIn Live.

9 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Financial Statements and Derived Metrics on Every CompanyFeatures

Financial Statements and Derived Metrics on Every Company

Income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, FCF, ROIC, and valuation multiples on every company page. Five years of data, ready to use.

5 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Why Generic AI Misses Analyst Priorities in Equity ResearchAI in Research

Why Generic AI Misses Analyst Priorities in Equity Research

Generic AI treats all information equally. Equity research requires prioritization, validation, and persistent context. This article explains the structural…

4 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Interactive Charts and Tables in AI ChatFeatures

Interactive Charts and Tables in AI Chat

Marvin Labs renders interactive charts and tables directly in AI Chat. Ask a data question, get a visual you can hover, zoom, and export without switching…

4 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
The Unexpected AI Workflow: Repackaging Research for the Right AudienceAI in Research

The Unexpected AI Workflow: Repackaging Research for the Right Audience

Analysts are using AI not just to create research faster, but to repackage finished work for different audiences. Instruction layers that encode format,…

6 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Beyond Prompt Engineering: The Case for Structured AI in Equity ResearchAI in Research

Beyond Prompt Engineering: The Case for Structured AI in Equity Research

Prompt engineering shifts methodological risk onto analysts and breaks research continuity. Structured AI platforms restore repeatability, comparability, and…

4 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Gaming's Next-Gen Risks and ReturnsLive with Marvin

Gaming's Next-Gen Risks and Returns

Revenue models in gaming have shifted from packaged goods to multi-year engagement platforms. This transition creates specific valuation, accounting, and…

12 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Bazball Prompting: Why England's Ashes Struggles Mirror Generic AI in Investment ResearchAI in Research

Bazball Prompting: Why England's Ashes Struggles Mirror Generic AI in Investment Research

England's Bazball collapse in Australia reveals why generic AI prompting fails in equity research and why specialist platforms outperform.

7 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Why Prompt Engineering Fails for Investment AnalysisAI in Research

Why Prompt Engineering Fails for Investment Analysis

Prompt engineering cannot solve the consistency problem in AI-powered investment analysis. Purpose-built platforms deliver stable, repeatable outputs without…

8 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
AI Adoption in Equity Research: Why Bottom-Up Beats Top-DownAI in Research

AI Adoption in Equity Research: Why Bottom-Up Beats Top-Down

Why centralized AI deployments fail in equity research. Bottom-up experimentation works better. Practical guidance on budgets, vendor vetting, and rollout.

8 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
AI: Bubble, Cycle, or Structural Shift?Live with Marvin

AI: Bubble, Cycle, or Structural Shift?

Marvin Labs hosts a data-backed discussion on AI capex, margins, and valuation risk. Analysis of where earnings support the story today and how to underwrite…

8 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Implementing AI in Equity Research: Step-by-Step Team Rollout GuideAI in Research

Implementing AI in Equity Research: Step-by-Step Team Rollout Guide

Step-by-step guide for implementing AI in equity research teams. Covers pilot frameworks, vendor selection, organizational rollout, and use cases by firm type…

22 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Automated Equity Research Workflows: 5 High-Impact Use CasesAI in Research

Automated Equity Research Workflows: 5 High-Impact Use Cases

Five automated equity research workflows that save 20+ hours per week: earnings season coverage, news monitoring, financial model updates, new coverage…

20 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
AI Technologies for Equity Research: LLMs, Agents & NLP ExplainedAI in Research

AI Technologies for Equity Research: LLMs, Agents & NLP Explained

How AI technologies transform equity research through Large Language Models, Agentic AI, Natural Language Processing, and Advanced Document Intelligence.…

19 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Gaming Industry Analysis: Live Services and Digital Distribution Business ModelsLive with Marvin

Gaming Industry Analysis: Live Services and Digital Distribution Business Models

How games-as-a-service, digital distribution, and live services reshaped gaming economics. Analysis for investors covering quality risk, monetization models,…

9 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Assessing Management Quality: Beyond Vibes, Handshakes, and Governance ChecklistsIndustry

Assessing Management Quality: Beyond Vibes, Handshakes, and Governance Checklists

Institutional investors need systematic approaches to assess management quality. Learn a data-backed framework covering capital allocation, forecasting…

18 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
AI Tools for Equity Research: Complete Platform ComparisonAI in Research

AI Tools for Equity Research: Complete Platform Comparison

An honest comparison of AI tools for equity research in 2026: Marvin Labs, AlphaSense, Hebbia, Rogo, Daloopa, Quartr, Fiscal.ai, Aiera, and Fintool. Who each…

16 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
UK & EU durables: premium vs value, rates, marginsLive with Marvin

UK & EU durables: premium vs value, rates, margins

Analyst takeaways on UK & EU durables: premium vs value, supply chains, rates, guidance quality and AI workflows from Marvin Labs’ LinkedIn Live.

6 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
AI Chat & Agents: Advanced AI for Investment ResearchFeatures

AI Chat & Agents: Advanced AI for Investment Research

Marvin Labs introduces AI Analyst Chat and Deep Research Agents. Get validated, material insights from financial content faster. Tailored for professional…

3 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Navigating the Evolving Credit Landscape: A Guide for AnalystsLive with Marvin

Navigating the Evolving Credit Landscape: A Guide for Analysts

Explore the evolving credit landscape as lending shifts from banks to platform and private credit. Understand new complexities in credit risk analysis,…

4 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Credit in Transition: Consumer, Corporate & PrivateLive with Marvin

Credit in Transition: Consumer, Corporate & Private

Key takeaways on credit repricing, BNPL, private credit, Basel IV, and tariffs from Marvin Labs’ LinkedIn Live. Implications for equity and credit analysts.

6 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Tariff Impact Tracker: Q2 2025 Earnings InsightsInvestment Analysis

Tariff Impact Tracker: Q2 2025 Earnings Insights

Explore Marvin Labs' Tariff Impact Tracker for Q2 2025 earnings. Analyze real-time financial impact of new tariffs on supply chains, margins, and company…

6 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Global Tensions, African Market ReactionsLive with Marvin

Global Tensions, African Market Reactions

How geopolitics, tariffs, FX, and logistics shape Namibia and South Africa. Analyst takeaways with sources, from a Marvin Labs LinkedIn Live.

6 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Guidance Tracking: Measure Management Forecasting Accuracy and CredibilityFeatures

Guidance Tracking: Measure Management Forecasting Accuracy and Credibility

Track and evaluate management guidance with Guidance Tracking. Automatically extract forward-looking statements and measure forecasting accuracy over time.

6 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Q1 2025 Earnings: AI, Strategy, and Adapting to Market ShiftsInvestment Analysis

Q1 2025 Earnings: AI, Strategy, and Adapting to Market Shifts

Analyze Q1 2025 earnings to understand how companies adapted to tariffs, AI, and market volatility. Discover insights on corporate strategy, tech investment,…

5 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
1Q25 Earnings: Tariffs, Capex and Margin DefenseLive with Marvin

1Q25 Earnings: Tariffs, Capex and Margin Defense

Key takeaways from 1Q25: tariffs reshaping pricing, hyperscaler capex, Apple’s services resilience, and what to watch in Q2 for margin defense.

6 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
AI Redefines Investment Research: Capex, Disruption, FrameworksIndustry

AI Redefines Investment Research: Capex, Disruption, Frameworks

AI is transforming investment research. Explore the impact of AI on semiconductor capex, Google's business model, and the need for new analytical frameworks.

5 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
AI, Semiconductors, and Google: Rethinking ValuationsLive with Marvin

AI, Semiconductors, and Google: Rethinking Valuations

Key takeaways on AI’s impact on semiconductor capex, Google’s search economics, and how research frameworks must change. Analyst-focused and source-backed.

6 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Equity Research in the AI Era: Evolving Analyst Roles & ToolsAI in Research

Equity Research in the AI Era: Evolving Analyst Roles & Tools

How AI reshapes equity research in 2026, from agentic research workflows to evolving analyst skills. What changed, what the data shows, and where human…

16 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
AI in Wealth Management: Transforming Investment Advice at ScaleAI in Research

AI in Wealth Management: Transforming Investment Advice at Scale

Discover how AI transforms wealth management, enabling personalized investment advice at scale. Enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and empower financial…

6 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
AI in Wealth Management: Scaling Advice at Lower CostLive with Marvin

AI in Wealth Management: Scaling Advice at Lower Cost

Highlights from Marvin Labs’ LinkedIn Live on using AI to standardize the house view, boost advisor productivity, and cut costs while preserving client trust.

6 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
DeepSeek's Efficiency Reshapes AI Infrastructure CostsInvestment Analysis

DeepSeek's Efficiency Reshapes AI Infrastructure Costs

DeepSeek's 10x inference efficiency breakthrough challenges $240B hyperscaler AI capex. Analyze the investment implications for NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Meta…

7 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
DeepSeek LLM: Revolutionizing AI Inference CostsInvestment Analysis

DeepSeek LLM: Revolutionizing AI Inference Costs

DeepSeek's R1 delivers 66% lower inference costs than OpenAI, challenging AI lab economics. Analyze the investment implications for Microsoft, NVIDIA, and…

7 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
How DeepSeek Is Changing AI Economics for BusinessLive with Marvin

How DeepSeek Is Changing AI Economics for Business

Marvin Labs panel on AI’s cost shift. DeepSeek’s pricing, real P&L use cases, CapEx risk, and what signals analysts should track as adoption accelerates.

5 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Marvin Labs Expands Global AI Analysis for InvestorsFeatures

Marvin Labs Expands Global AI Analysis for Investors

Marvin Labs now offers global AI analysis, expanding coverage to major European companies. Get material insights from financial content worldwide.

2 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
AI Co-pilots & Earnings Season: Transforming Equity AnalysisLive with Marvin

AI Co-pilots & Earnings Season: Transforming Equity Analysis

Discover how AI co-pilots empower equity analysts during earnings season. Enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making with expert insights.

3 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
What Is a Financial Disclosure? A Guide for Equity AnalystsIndustry

What Is a Financial Disclosure? A Guide for Equity Analysts

A financial disclosure is the structured information a company publishes so investors can evaluate its financial health. This guide explains what financial…

24 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
AI in Investment Management: Strategies for CIOs & AnalystsLive with Marvin

AI in Investment Management: Strategies for CIOs & Analysts

Explore how AI is transforming investment management. Learn strategies for CIOs and analysts to leverage AI in data analytics, risk, and client services,…

3 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
The Questions on NVIDIA's 2Q25 Earnings Call: A Follow-UpInvestment Analysis

The Questions on NVIDIA's 2Q25 Earnings Call: A Follow-Up

NVIDIA hosted the most anticipated earnings call of the year yesterday. We take a look at the questions asked by analysts on the call.

6 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
The Most Anticipated Earnings Call of the YearInvestment Analysis

The Most Anticipated Earnings Call of the Year

We are on the cusp of the most anticipated earnings call of the year, NVIDIA's 2Q25 call happening after market close today. We take the opportunity to share…

8 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
AI in Equity Research: Cutting Costs and Boosting InsightsAI in Research

AI in Equity Research: Cutting Costs and Boosting Insights

AI automation reduces equity research costs by up to 40% through structured data extraction and workflow automation. Learn how modern platforms transform…

6 min readJames Yerkess, Senior Strategic Advisor
Debunking AI Misconceptions in Investment AnalysisAI in Research

Debunking AI Misconceptions in Investment Analysis

Uncover common misconceptions about AI in investment analysis. Learn how specialized AI tools like Marvin Labs enhance investor decisions without overwhelming…

3 min readMark Bolton, Senior Strategic Advisor
Marvin Labs Partners with Nottingham Economics & Finance SocietyAnnouncements

Marvin Labs Partners with Nottingham Economics & Finance Society

Marvin Labs proudly announces its partnership with the Nottingham Economics & Finance Society, providing students with AI-powered financial analysis tools.…

2 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Ocado's Seven-Minute Arbitrage: Rapid Press Release AnalysisInvestment Analysis

Ocado's Seven-Minute Arbitrage: Rapid Press Release Analysis

Uncover how a seven-minute delay in Ocado's press release created a significant arbitrage opportunity. Learn the importance of rapid financial news analysis…

3 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Meme Stocks: Two Approaches to Investor CommunicationIndustry

Meme Stocks: Two Approaches to Investor Communication

Explore the dichotomy of meme stocks: those that engage investors like Tesla and AMC, and those that focus on short sellers like GameStop and DJT. Understand…

3 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Marvin Labs: AI Investment Analysis Copilot Public BetaAnnouncements

Marvin Labs: AI Investment Analysis Copilot Public Beta

Discover Marvin Labs, an AI Investment Analysis Copilot for professional investors. Access material insights, document highlights, and sentiment analysis. Try…

2 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Netflix to Stop Reporting Member Numbers: What It MeansInvestment Analysis

Netflix to Stop Reporting Member Numbers: What It Means

Netflix will stop reporting member numbers in 1Q25, shifting focus to engagement. Discover what this change means for investors and how Netflix's new metrics…

3 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Netflix 1Q24 Earnings: Subscriber Growth & Password Sharing ImpactInvestment Analysis

Netflix 1Q24 Earnings: Subscriber Growth & Password Sharing Impact

Netflix's 1Q24 earnings report reveals significant subscriber growth. Analyze the impact of its password-sharing crackdown on global and regional user base…

2 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
SEC Cracks Down on AI Washing: What Investment Managers Need to KnowIndustry

SEC Cracks Down on AI Washing: What Investment Managers Need to Know

The SEC recently fined two firms for misleading AI claims, signaling a new era of enforcement. Learn what 'AI washing' means for investment managers and how to…

3 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Lyft's Clerical Error: A Deep Dive into the 500 BPS BlunderInvestment Analysis

Lyft's Clerical Error: A Deep Dive into the 500 BPS Blunder

Lyft's recent 500 bps 'clerical error' sent shockwaves. We analyze the adjusted EBITDA margin mistake, its stock market impact, and the SEC filing implications…

3 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO
Marvin Labs Appoints James Yerkess and Dean Rigby as AdvisorsAnnouncements

Marvin Labs Appoints James Yerkess and Dean Rigby as Advisors

Marvin Labs appoints James Yerkess & Dean Rigby as Senior Strategic Advisors. Their financial services expertise will guide Marvin Labs' AI investment…

3 min readAlex Hoffmann, Co-Founder and CEO

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