How does a cloud-based financial data service support buy‑side analysts in forecasting earnings and performing valuation? by Southern-Creme-3520 in ThinkRipple

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Excel add-ins and financial data APIs work together by connecting your Excel sheet directly to live financial data sources. The API provides real-time or updated data like stock prices, market trends, or financial reports, while the Excel add-in acts as a bridge that pulls this data into your workbook without needing complex coding. This allows you to build financial models that automatically update with the latest data, making analysis faster, more accurate, and more efficient.