Overview

This node interacts with the Finnhub.io API to retrieve stock lobbying data for a specified stock symbol within a given date range. It is useful for users who want to analyze lobbying activities related to specific stocks, which can provide insights into potential market influences or regulatory impacts. For example, a financial analyst might use this node to track lobbying efforts for a particular company over a quarter to assess external factors affecting stock performance.

Use Case Examples

1. Retrieve lobbying data for Apple Inc. (AAPL) from 2023-01-01 to 2023-03-31 to analyze recent lobbying activities.
2. Monitor lobbying activities for Tesla (TSLA) over the past month to understand potential regulatory influences.

Properties

Output

JSON

• symbol - The stock symbol queried.
• from - The start date of the lobbying data range.
• to - The end date of the lobbying data range.
• lobbyingData - Array of lobbying records related to the stock symbol within the specified date range.

Dependencies

• Finnhub.io API
• An API key credential for Finnhub.io

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the stock symbol is valid and correctly formatted; invalid symbols may result in errors or empty responses.
• Verify date formats are correct (YYYY-MM-DD) and that the 'From' date is not after the 'To' date.
• Check API key permissions, especially if using premium endpoints, to avoid authorization errors.
• If SSL errors occur, consider enabling the 'Ignore SSL Issues' option, but be aware of security risks.
• Use batching options to manage rate limits and avoid request throttling errors.

Links

• Finnhub Stock Lobbying API Documentation - Official documentation for the stock lobbying endpoint on Finnhub.io.