Overview

The Benzinga TCP streaming service provides real-time financial news and market data through a persistent TCP connection. This low-latency solution is ideal for applications requiring immediate access to market-moving information.

Key Features

• Real-time Streaming: Receive financial news and market events as they happen
• Low Latency: Direct TCP connection minimizes delivery delays
• JSON Format: All messages are delivered as structured JSON objects
• Persistent Connection: Maintain a continuous stream of market data

Prerequisites

To connect to the Benzinga TCP service, you need:

Requirement	Description
Username	Your Benzinga TCP account username
API Key	Your unique API access key

Contact Benzinga support to obtain your TCP credentials.

Available Data

The TCP stream delivers various types of financial content including:

• Option Alerts: Unusual options activity, sweeps, and block trades
• Press Releases: Corporate announcements and news
• Trading Halts: Real-time halt and resume notifications
• Analyst Ratings: Price target changes and rating updates
• Block Trades: Large institutional transactions

Quick Start

Connection Guide

Learn how to establish a TCP connection

Message Format

Understand the JSON message structure

Python Client

Use the Python client library

Go Client

Use the Go client library