News Snapshot highlights news that matters for long-term investors and prioritizes updates related to their top holdings, so they can build long-term wealth with confidence.
How News Snapshot works
The News Snapshot is generated on Friday of each week, summarizing the most important news from the past week. It organizes articles by news events and summarizes key highlights, saving you time from reading dozens of articles covering the same event. It also gives you the ability to dig deeper into the underlying articles for each event.
Our AI-powered ‘relevance check’ filters out short-term events that can lead to emotional reactions, so you can focus on the updates that may impact your long-term strategy.
What type of news is shown?
The Portfolio Focus section summarizes news related to the individual stocks in your top holdings. It does not include news events related to the ETFs or crypto in your top holdings.
The Macro Lens summarizes the macroeconomic news of the last week. While not related to individual holdings, this news has broad relevance for many investors.
What is the “relevance check”?
Each news event includes a brief explanation of the potential impact on your long-term investment strategy.
Our AI-powered ‘relevance check’ evaluates and filters news events based on:
Time horizon: Will this matter multiple years or decades from now?
Industry structure changes: Does this reshape business models (e.g., how money is made, how goods/services are distributed), competitive dynamics, customer behavior or markets?
Regulatory and technological change: Could this technology or policy change matter multiple years or decades from now?
Financial impact: Are long‑run cash flows, margins, or capital allocation meaningfully affected?
Strategic impact: Could this change a company’s competitive advantage through strategy, partnerships, or new markets?
Examples of long-term news:
Major regulatory frameworks or policy shifts with lasting effects
Structural industry changes (e.g., media consumption shifting to streaming)
Large strategic acquisitions, partnerships, or market entrants
Technological breakthroughs with commercialization potential
CEO change at a multinational company
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the Top Holdings?
These are the top holdings across your M1 investment accounts, excluding cash.
Can I customize what I see?
Your news is automatically personalized based on your holdings on M1. As your portfolio changes, your News Snapshot will update. If your account is primarily ETFs, cash, or crypto, you may see fewer security‑specific items and more macro updates.
Does News Snapshot provide investment advice?
No. News Snapshot is for informational purposes only and does not provide investment, tax, or legal advice. It does not recommend buying or selling any security.
M1 relies on information from various sources believed to be reliable, including clients and third parties, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of that information.
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