"With the explosion of data and
analytics, the sell-side analyst role continues to be transformed. Those who
can best leverage emerging big data tools will generate the most alpha."
"Equity research has marginally evolved
with investment styles and trading strategies over the past couple of decades.
The days of primary fundamental research, particularly on the sell side, faded
long ago. Most analysts don’t have the gumption or the time."
http://tabbforum.com/opinions/the-future-of-equity-research-meet-the-new-analyst
