TheStreet and Tornado team up for free mobile app for retail investors

Rick Steves

“The integration of up-to-the-minute market information with stock trading and wealth-building ideas makes this app an indispensable tool.”

TheStreet and Tornado have announced the launch of a mobile app, available for free on iOS and Android, that combines TheStreet’s breaking news, trading, and investing ideas with Tornado’s technology, data, and investing community.

To celebrate the app launch, new users will enjoy two exclusive perks: a seamless, no-fee account transfer of their portfolio and the opportunity to receive up to $1,000 to invest when depositing new funds or transferring their account from another brokerage.

Q&A with Wall Street veterans, data from S&P Capital IQ, investing community

‘TheStreet powered by Tornado’ is a mobile app that provides users of all levels a one-stop investing experience with personalized financial education and a comprehensive set of tools, including:

  • Q&A with Wall Street veterans for feedback on investments and actionable insights.
  • Push notifications for breaking news and trade alerts, tailored to your interests.
  • Access to in-depth data from S&P Capital IQ to search stock fundamentals, valuations, comps, and more through custom filters.
  • An engaged investing community where users can share knowledge, ask questions, and discover trending discussions.
  • One-click portfolio optimization keeps your portfolio diversified using technology trusted by professional investors.

“A seismic shift in how investors access financial content and make investment decisions”

Sara Silverstein, Editor in Chief of TheStreet, commented: “The integration of up-to-the-minute market information with stock trading and wealth-building ideas makes this app an indispensable tool. Investors of all levels and styles can discover ideas, research stocks, and make smarter investing decisions with TheStreet powered by Tornado.”

Bernard George, CEO and co-founder of Tornado, said: “At Tornado we believe every investor has unlimited potential. We’re proud to launch a solution that represents a seismic shift in how investors access financial content and make investment decisions.”

Tornado was founded in 2015 and established a significant user base made up of first-time and historically underserved investors than ever before, according to the firm.

TheStreet revamped its social, product, and editorial strategies in 2022 to broaden its reach and engage with a new audience. TheStreet Finance Media Group has experienced a remarkable 27% year-over-year growth in its audience, reaching 106 million total pageviews on Apple News during the first quarter of this year.

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