Mediagazer: A new study finds that the Associated Press' automated coverage of company's earnings releases has increased firms' trading volume and liquidity (Joseph Lichterman/Nieman Lab)

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A new study finds that the Associated Press' automated coverage of company's earnings releases has increased firms' trading volume and liquidity — The Associated Press' automated coverage of company's earnings releases has increased firms' trading volume and liquidity …

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