Bloomberg announced the introduction of an alternative data function, ALTD <GO>, on the Bloomberg Terminal. We are excited to share that Bloomberg Second Measure serves as the flagship data analytics source for this new function, providing consumer transaction insights on 300+ public companies. Read the announcement here.
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