Editorial Policy & Standards
Last updated: March 2026
Our Mission
Market Informative exists to democratize financial intelligence. We believe every investor -- from first-time retail traders to seasoned institutional professionals -- deserves access to accurate, timely, and actionable market analysis. Our editorial team is committed to delivering clear, unbiased reporting that helps readers make informed investment decisions.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial content is produced independently of our advertising and press release distribution businesses. Advertisers and press release clients have no influence over our editorial coverage, analysis, or opinions.
Our journalists and analysts are prohibited from trading securities they cover within 72 hours of publication. All potential conflicts of interest are disclosed within the relevant article.
Fact-Checking Process
Every article published on Market Informative undergoes a rigorous fact-checking process:
- All financial data and statistics are verified against primary sources including SEC filings, company earnings reports, and official government data releases.
- Quotes and statements attributed to individuals or organizations are verified for accuracy and context.
- Market analysis and projections are reviewed by at least one senior editor before publication.
- Articles are cross-referenced against multiple credible news sources to ensure accuracy.
Corrections Policy
We take accuracy seriously. When errors are identified in published content, we follow a transparent corrections process:
- Minor factual corrections (e.g., typos, incorrect dates) are updated in-place with a note at the bottom of the article.
- Significant corrections that materially affect the meaning of an article are clearly marked with an editorial note at the top of the article.
- If an article is found to contain fundamental errors, it may be retracted with a full explanation published in its place.
To report an error, please contact our editorial team at editors@marketinformative.com.
AI-Assisted Content Disclosure
Market Informative may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in research, data analysis, and content drafting. However, all AI-assisted content is:
- Reviewed, edited, and approved by human editors before publication.
- Fact-checked against primary sources using the same standards applied to all editorial content.
- Subject to the same editorial policies regarding accuracy, fairness, and independence.
We believe in transparency about our use of AI tools and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity regardless of the tools used in content creation.
Source Standards
Our journalists and analysts rely on the following categories of sources, prioritized in order of reliability:
- Primary sources: SEC filings, company earnings reports, Federal Reserve statements, government economic data releases, and official press releases.
- Direct reporting: Interviews with executives, analysts, economists, and industry experts conducted by our editorial team.
- Reputable wire services and publications: Reuters, Bloomberg, Associated Press, and other established financial news organizations.
- Market data providers: Real-time data from licensed market data feeds and financial data aggregators.
Anonymous sources are used sparingly and only when the information is of significant public interest and cannot be obtained through other means. All anonymous sourcing requires approval from a senior editor.
Contact Our Editors
We welcome feedback, tips, and corrections from our readers. You can reach our editorial team at:
Editorial inquiries: editors@marketinformative.com
Tips and story leads: tips@marketinformative.com
Corrections: corrections@marketinformative.com