RVS News Coverage Watchlist
Dear Friends,
Welcome to our News Coverage Watchlist,
This article offers a look at the types of news stories we’re actively screening for—and what you can expect to find featured on our website.
This list may be refined and updated from time to time, so feel free to check back regularly.
All the best,
The RVS Team
News Coverage Watchlist by News Categories
The following sections break down our coverage by category, and describe who or what is being monitored, and the types of information about them that is being monitored.
Finance, Business, and Economics
Markets
- Equities and Equity Markets
- Interest Rate Markets
- Credit and Debt Markets
- Commodities Markets
- Currency / Foreign Exchange Market
- Crypto Market
- Real Estate Market
- Labor Market
- Industry by Industry Markets
- Population and Demographics
- GDP and Productivity
- Industry Statistics
- Money Supply, Monetary Policy
- Price Levels and Inflation rates
- Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand
- Labor Market, Salaries and Income
- Savings Rates and levels
- Household /Personal Debts outstanding
- Expenses and Capital Expenditures
- Confidence and Sentiment
- Consumer Statistics
- Producer Statistics
- Startups, Investments, and Funding
- IPOs and Privatizations
- Mergers and Acquisitions, Spin Offs
- Bankruptcies. Liquidations, and Wind downs
- Lawsuits and Investigations
- Staffing Changes, Proxy Fights, Director appointments
- New Ventures, Products
Other Entities
- Investors, Directors, C-Suite Executives, Key Employees
- Unions
- Trade Bodies, Associations, Collectives, Alliances
- Gatherings and Events
Politics, Government, and International Affairs
- Legislation / Bills under Consideration / Legislative Sessions
- Executive Orders / Actions / Agenda / Executive Branch Activities
- Government Financials
- Revenue = Taxes, Fees, Fines
- Expenses = Spending, Budgets, Aid and Grants
- Assets
- Debt, Deficits, and Borrowing
- Rules, Regulations and Policies – on Industry, Life, Crime, in general
- Government Services and Programs – Changes, Outcomes, and Results
- Elections, Appointments, and Staffing
- Tariffs, Trade Agreements, Embargoes
- Immigration and Emigration Policy
- Government Corruption, Waste, Incompetence, Overreach, and Malfeasance
Key Agents
- International Affairs, Bodies, Organizations
- Governments (Federal, State, Local Levels)
- Branches – Legislative and Executive
- Bureaucracy and Bureaucrats
- Political Parties / Politicians
- Voters / Voting Blocks / Factions
- Activists and Non-State Actors
Science, Health, and Technology
General Topics
- New Discoveries
- New Inventions and Technology
- Pandemics, Outbreaks, Environmental Health threats, and Similar Health
- Health and Wellness Issues and Trends
Industry Related
- Research Grants and Funding
- Research Publications
- Patent Filings
- Intellectual Property Law and Theft
- Tech Embargoes and Export Restrictions
- Competition / Copycats / One-Ups
- Regulation and Licensing
News Originators
- Companies, Universities, Labs, Think Tanks
- Individual Engineers and Scientists
Crime, Justice, and Litigation
General Topics
- Crime Trends and Statistics
- High Profile Cases – Criminal and Civil
- Precedent Setting Cases
News Originators
- Courts
- Law Firms
- Litigants – Prosecutors, Defendants, Plaintiffs
Weather and Nature
General Topics
Changes in Seasons and Cycles
Dangerous and Problematic Conditions;
- Floods
- Droughts
- Fires
- Volcanoes
- Blizzards
- Electrical Storms
- Tornadoes
- Hurricanes
- Pests
- Poisons (Algae Blooms)
- Human Caused – Chemical and Oil Spills, Deforestation, Pollution and Contamination
Culture, Lifestyle, and Entertainment
Events, Awards, Trends, Fads, Fashions, and Patterns – in
- Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Movies/Film)
- Visual Arts (Sculpture, Painting, Architecture, etc.)
- Literary Arts ( New Books, Exhibitions, etc.)
- Sports, E-Sports, and Competitions
- Clothing, Beauty, and Accessories
- Architecture and Interior Design
- Religious and Cultural Events
- Food and Dining
- Travel and Leisure
- Hobbies and Pursuits
- Relationships and Family
- Luxury and Status
Human Interest, Lives, and Community
Charity and Community Events
Biographical Announcements
- Births / Deaths
- Marriages / Divorces
- Moves – Residence, Jobs, Investments, Elected Office, etc.
True News and Fake News
Notable instances of fake news, misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, spin, and anything similar
Highlight and identify sources of “bad” information / bad actors.
Highlight Controversies or Debates
RVS Newsletters
Seasonal Greetings and Well wishes
Announcements about our firm, investments/activities, offerings, terms of use, etc.
Random, Miscellaneous, or Amusing
Anything that is interesting, curious, random, miscellaneous.
Catch-all category for news that doesn’t fit into any other category
News Adjacent
Opinions, Commentary, Insights, Editorials, Letters to the Editor, News Summaries, Arguments / Persuasion → anything that is news related, but not actually news itself.
