The stock scanner built for swing traders

Stop toggling between Earnings Whisper, MarketSmith, Trading Economics, and Finviz. BriefStocks pulls everything into a single scan — type a ticker, get a complete brief in seconds.

Free to start. 5 scans per day. No credit card required.

What you get in every scan

Earnings at a glance

Full earnings history with EPS & revenue actuals vs. estimates, surprise %, YoY growth, and management guidance — no more digging through Earnings Whisper or SEC filings.

Sector & industry ranking

See where your stock's sector ranks across YTD, 6M, 3M, and 1M timeframes. Leading sectors = stronger setups. Inspired by IBD/MarketSmith methodology.

Macro calendar

High-impact macro events (CPI, FOMC, jobs) shown inline so you know what could move the market this week — no need to check Trading Economics separately.

News & WIIM

"Why It's Moving" alerts and curated financial news give you the narrative behind the price action. Know what's driving the stock before you enter.

Price chart with overlays

Interactive chart with sector ETF comparison, moving averages, and volume — built right into the brief so you never leave the page.

Works with your trading style

CANSLIM

Check Current quarterly earnings acceleration, sector leadership, and institutional sponsorship — all visible in one BriefStocks scan.

Momentum breakouts

Spot stocks in leading sectors with accelerating earnings and positive catalysts. The sector ranking + earnings table makes this instant.

Earnings plays

See exact upcoming earnings dates, consensus estimates, and historical surprise rates. Plan your entries and exits around reports.

News-driven trades

WIIM alerts and news feed show you catalysts as they happen. React faster when you have all the context on one screen.

Frequently asked questions

Is BriefStocks free?

Yes. The free plan gives you 5 scans per day at no cost. Pro ($16/month) unlocks unlimited scans.

Where does the data come from?

We source financial data from Benzinga and other professional-grade providers. Earnings, estimates, sector rankings, macro events, and news are all pulled in real time.

What stocks can I scan?

Any US-listed stock or ETF. Type the ticker symbol and go.

Is this a replacement for a charting platform?

BriefStocks focuses on pre-trade research — the fundamentals, catalysts, and context you check before entering a position. It complements your charting tool, not replaces it.

Do you provide trade signals or recommendations?

No. BriefStocks is an information tool. We present data — you make the decisions. Nothing on the site is financial advice.

Try a free scan

No signup required for your first scan.