Promotion Risk · Filing-Pattern Detection

The microcaps with unusual press cadence.

Note: sponsor-labeled companies (Pulse IR clients) receive dedicated, Section 17(b)-disclosed coverage and are not ranked on this automated leaderboard.

Sudden 8-K spikes. Reg FD blasts. Burst patterns of "other material events." Tickers whose recent filing pace looks more like a PR campaign than normal corporate activity - ranked 0-100.

Important: This score detects abnormal filing patterns. It does NOT prove paid promotion or wrongdoing. Many high-scoring tickers are simply news-active companies. Always read the actual filings before drawing conclusions.
How the score is calculated
Filing signals (last 180 days), recency-weighted:
+5 per 8-K item 7.01 (Reg FD disclosure - selective info release vehicle)
+4 per 8-K item 8.01 (other material events - catch-all PR vehicle)
+6 per 6-K (foreign issuer interim - often news-driven)
+3 per DEFA14A (additional proxy soliciting - outreach activity)
+15 spike bonus when 8-K count in last 30d > 2x rate of prior 150d (cadence acceleration)
Recency: <30d full, 30-90d 0.7x, 90-180d 0.4x. Final score capped at 100.
Why these signals? Paid promotion often coincides with rapid press release cadence and Reg FD activity. But normal companies have legitimate news too - this is a screening signal, not a verdict.
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Frequently asked questions

What is stock promotion risk?

Promotion risk measures the chance a stock is the subject of a coordinated promotional campaign, often visible as an abnormal burst of press releases and 8-K item 7.01 or 8.01 filings. A high score flags unusual activity, not proven promotion.

How is promotion risk detected?

We analyze the cadence and pattern of recent press and material-event filings on SEC EDGAR and assign a 0 to 100 heuristic score. Research only, not investment advice.

Is the promotion risk tool free?

Yes, it is completely free and needs no account.

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