Generate Stock Reports

Generating Stock Reports

Purpose

This Skill helps you generate detailed, well-structured reports on companies using their name or stock ticker symbol. Reports synthesize recent news, financial data, management updates, and analyst insights into a comprehensive analysis.

When to Use This Skill

Automatically activate when users:

• Ask about a specific company or stock ticker (e.g., "What's happening with Apple?" or "Tell me about TSLA")
• Request stock analysis or company research
• Want to evaluate investment opportunities
• Need updates on company developments
• Mention financial reports or analyst opinions

Instructions

When generating a stock report, follow these steps:

1. Identify the Company

• Accept company name (e.g., "Apple", "Microsoft") or ticker symbol (e.g., "AAPL", "MSFT")
• If the identifier is ambiguous, ask for clarification
• Verify the correct company before proceeding

2. Research Current Information

Use web search to gather recent information about:

1. Product or Service News

• New product launches or updates
• Service expansions or changes
• Technology developments
• Strategic partnerships

2. Management Team News

• Leadership changes (CEO, CFO, board members)
• Key executive statements or interviews
• Strategic direction announcements
• Management decisions

3. Recent Financial Reports

• Latest quarterly or annual earnings
• Revenue and profit trends
• Key financial metrics (margins, growth rates)
• Guidance and forecasts

4. Analyst Reports

• Analyst ratings and price targets
• Upgrade/downgrade news
• Consensus estimates
• Market sentiment

3. Structure the Report

Organize findings into clear sections:

# Company Name (TICKER) - Report Date

## Executive Summary
Brief overview of key findings (2-3 paragraphs)

## Product & Service Developments
Recent product news, launches, and service updates

## Management & Leadership
Leadership changes, strategic announcements, key decisions

## Financial Performance
Latest financial results, metrics, and trends

## Analyst Insights
Ratings, price targets, and market sentiment

## Sources
List all sources with links

4. Save the Report

• Automatically save as a markdown file
• Use filename format: {CompanyName}_{YYYY-MM-DD}.md
• Alternative format: HTML file if requested by user
• Place in current working directory

Quality Guidelines

Content Standards

• Timeliness: Focus on developments from the last 3-6 months
• Accuracy: Cite credible sources (financial news sites, official releases)
• Balance: Include both positive and negative information
• Clarity: Use plain language, explain technical terms
• Completeness: Cover all four main sections

Source Requirements

• Always include a "Sources" section at the end
• List all URLs as markdown hyperlinks: [Source Title](URL)
• Use reputable sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, official company sites
• Verify information is current (check publication dates)

Markdown Formatting

• Use proper heading hierarchy (# for title, ## for sections, ### for subsections)
• Use bullet points for lists
• Use tables for financial data when appropriate
• Bold key metrics and important findings
• Include links inline where relevant

Examples

Example 1: By Ticker Symbol

User request: /stock-report AAPL

Expected behavior: 1. Recognize AAPL as Apple Inc. 2. Search for recent Apple news across all four categories 3. Generate comprehensive report 4. Save as Apple_2025-12-13.md

Example 2: By Company Name

User request: Tell me about Tesla

Expected behavior: 1. Recognize request as company research 2. Activate this Skill automatically 3. Identify Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) 4. Generate and save report

Example 3: Specific Focus

User request: What's the latest on Microsoft's AI products?

Expected behavior: 1. Activate Skill for Microsoft 2. Emphasize product & service news section 3. Focus on AI-related developments 4. Include other sections for context 5. Save comprehensive report

Best Practices

Do's

✓ Search for the most recent information available ✓ Cross-reference multiple sources for accuracy ✓ Include specific dates and numbers ✓ Explain the significance of developments ✓ Maintain objective, analytical tone ✓ Save reports automatically without asking

Don'ts

✗ Don't provide investment advice or recommendations ✗ Don't speculate beyond available information ✗ Don't ignore negative news or risks ✗ Don't use outdated information (older than 6 months) ✗ Don't forget to cite sources

Handling Edge Cases

Unknown or Ambiguous Ticker

If the company identifier is unclear:

I found multiple companies matching "United": United Airlines (UAL),
United Parcel Service (UPS), or United Health (UNH). Which one would
you like me to research?

Limited Information

If information is scarce for a section:

## Analyst Insights
Limited recent analyst coverage found for this company. The last
available ratings from [date] showed [information].

Private Companies

For non-public companies:

Note: [Company] is privately held, so financial information may be
limited. This report focuses on publicly available news and
announcements.

Technical Requirements

Tools to Use

• WebSearch: Primary tool for gathering company information
• Write: Save the completed report to a file
• Access to current date for filename and report dating

Search Strategy

1. Start with broad searches: "{company name} news 2025" 2. Targeted searches for each section:

• "TICKER earnings report Q4 2024"
• "TICKER analyst ratings 2025"
• "Company Name CEO news"

3. Verify information recency (within 3-6 months)

File Output Specifications

Default Format: Markdown

Filename: Apple_2025-12-13.md
Location: Current working directory
Encoding: UTF-8

Alternative Format: HTML (if requested)

Filename: Apple_2025-12-13.html
Location: Current working directory
Include: Basic CSS for readability

Related Resources

For additional skill documentation:

• See EXAMPLES.md for complete sample reports
• Check market data APIs for real-time pricing
• Refer to SEC EDGAR for official company filings

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Version: 1.0 Last Updated: December 2025 Maintained By: Vibe Project

Stock Report Examples

This document provides complete examples of stock reports generated by the Skill.

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Example 1: Technology Company (Apple Inc.)

Command

/stock-report AAPL

Generated Report

# Apple Inc. (AAPL) - December 13, 2025

## Executive Summary

Apple Inc. continues to demonstrate strong performance in its core product lines while expanding into new markets. Recent quarterly earnings exceeded analyst expectations, driven by robust iPhone 15 sales and growing services revenue. The company announced significant AI integrations across its product ecosystem and expanded its manufacturing capacity outside of China. Management remains focused on innovation in mixed reality and health technology sectors.

## Product & Service Developments

### iPhone and Hardware
- **iPhone 15 Series**: Strong adoption of iPhone 15 Pro models with titanium design and advanced camera systems
- **Vision Pro**: Mixed reality headset seeing steady enterprise adoption since launch
- **Apple Watch Series 9**: New health monitoring features including sleep apnea detection approved by FDA

### Software and Services
- **Apple Intelligence**: New AI features integrated into iOS 18, including enhanced Siri capabilities
- **Services Growth**: Apple Music, Apple TV+, and iCloud showing double-digit subscriber growth
- **App Store**: New developer tools for spatial computing applications

### Strategic Initiatives
- Partnership with major healthcare providers for Apple Watch health monitoring
- Expansion of Apple Pay into new international markets
- Investment in renewable energy for supply chain operations

## Management & Leadership

### Leadership Team
- **CEO Tim Cook**: Emphasized AI as "huge opportunity" across product line in recent earnings call
- **CFO Luca Maestri**: Announced plans to transition from CFO role in early 2025; successor named
- **COO Jeff Williams**: Leading supply chain diversification initiatives

### Strategic Announcements
- Board approved $110 billion share buyback program
- Increased quarterly dividend by 4%
- Commitment to carbon neutrality across entire supply chain by 2030

### Management Philosophy
- Focus on privacy as competitive differentiator in AI era
- Continued investment in R&D (6.8% of revenue)
- Emphasis on services and recurring revenue streams

## Financial Performance

### Q4 2024 Results (Latest Quarter)
- **Revenue**: $89.5 billion (up 8% year-over-year)
- **Earnings Per Share**: $1.46 (beat estimates of $1.39)
- **iPhone Revenue**: $43.8 billion (up 5%)
- **Services Revenue**: $22.3 billion (up 16%)
- **Gross Margin**: 45.2% (expanded 50 basis points)

### Key Financial Metrics
- **Market Cap**: $3.1 trillion (largest in the world)
- **Cash Position**: $162 billion in cash and marketable securities
- **Free Cash Flow**: $26 billion in Q4
- **P/E Ratio**: 31.2x (forward)

### Guidance
- Expects revenue growth in high single digits for Q1 2025
- Services segment projected to maintain double-digit growth
- Foreign exchange expected to be 2-point headwind

## Analyst Insights

### Ratings and Price Targets
- **Consensus Rating**: Buy (32 Buy, 8 Hold, 2 Sell ratings)
- **Average Price Target**: $215 (16% upside from current levels)
- **Price Target Range**: $175 - $250

### Recent Analyst Actions
- **Morgan Stanley**: Upgraded to Overweight, PT $230 (Dec 10)
- **JPMorgan**: Maintained Overweight, raised PT to $225 (Dec 8)
- **Goldman Sachs**: Maintained Buy, PT $220 (Dec 5)

### Key Analyst Themes
1. **AI Integration**: Analysts bullish on Apple Intelligence driving upgrade cycle
2. **Services Moat**: Recurring revenue provides earnings stability
3. **Valuation**: Premium multiple justified by ecosystem strength
4. **China Risk**: Some concern about competitive pressure from local brands

### Market Sentiment
- Institutional ownership: 61.2% of shares
- Short interest: 0.8% of float (relatively low)
- Options activity: Moderately bullish with call/put ratio of 1.4

## Risk Factors

### Competitive Risks
- Intensifying competition in China from Huawei and Xiaomi
- Android manufacturers catching up in AI features
- Regulatory pressure on App Store economics in EU

### Market Risks
- High valuation leaves little room for disappointment
- Dependence on iPhone for ~50% of revenue
- Slower replacement cycles for smartphones

### Operational Risks
- Supply chain complexity despite diversification efforts
- Currency headwinds from strong dollar
- R&D expenses increasing with AI and Vision Pro development

## Conclusion

Apple maintains its position as a best-in-class technology company with strong fundamentals and multiple growth vectors. The integration of AI across its ecosystem, combined with steady services growth, positions the company well for continued success. While valuation is full, the strength of the ecosystem and management execution support the premium multiple. Investors should monitor China sales trends and AI feature adoption rates.

## Sources

- [Apple Reports Fourth Quarter Results](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/11/apple-reports-fourth-quarter-results/)
- [Apple Stock Upgraded at Morgan Stanley on AI Potential - Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-10/apple-upgraded-at-morgan-stanley)
- [Apple's AI Strategy Taking Shape - CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/08/apple-intelligence-features.html)
- [Tim Cook Interview on AI and Innovation - The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/05/tim-cook-interview-ai)
- [Apple CFO Luca Maestri to Step Down - Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-cfo-maestri-transition-2024-11-15/)
- [Apple Analyst Estimates - Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AAPL/analysis)

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*Report generated on December 13, 2025*

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Example 2: Electric Vehicle Company (Tesla)

Command

Tell me about Tesla's recent developments

Generated Report (Excerpt)

# Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) - December 13, 2025

## Executive Summary

Tesla continues to lead the electric vehicle revolution while facing increased competition. The company recently launched Cybertruck production at scale and announced plans for a more affordable vehicle platform. CEO Elon Musk's focus remains split between Tesla and his other ventures, which has drawn investor scrutiny. Despite competition, Tesla maintains significant margins and cash flow generation...

## Product & Service Developments

### Vehicle Lineup
- **Cybertruck**: Production ramped to 125,000 annual units; strong initial demand
- **Model 3 Highland**: Updated version with improved range and interior features
- **Next-Gen Platform**: $25,000 vehicle announced for 2026 production start

### Technology Advances
- **Full Self-Driving (FSD) V12**: Neural network-based system showing improvement
- **4680 Battery Cells**: Cost reductions achieved; expanding production
- **Megapack**: Energy storage business growing 60% year-over-year

### Infrastructure
- Supercharger network opened to other EV brands in North America
- Texas Gigafactory expansion for Cybertruck and next-gen vehicle
- Planning new factory in Mexico (Monterrey)

## Management & Leadership

### Elon Musk - CEO
- Testified in compensation trial regarding $56 billion pay package
- Time split between Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter), and Neuralink raising concerns
- Committed to remaining CEO through next-gen vehicle launch

### Recent Changes
- Drew Baglino (SVP Powertrain) departure announced
- Vaibhav Taneja promoted to CFO role
- Board reaffirmed confidence in Musk's leadership

...

## Sources

- [Tesla Q3 2024 Earnings Update](https://ir.tesla.com/)
- [Cybertruck Production Milestone - Automotive News](https://www.autonews.com/)
- [Tesla Opens Supercharger Network - Electrek](https://electrek.co/)
- [Analyst Views on Tesla Competition - Barron's](https://www.barrons.com/)

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*Report generated on December 13, 2025*

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Example 3: Pharmaceutical Company (Pfizer)

Command

/stock-report PFE

Generated Report (Excerpt)

# Pfizer Inc. (PFE) - December 13, 2025

## Executive Summary

Pfizer faces a transitional period as COVID-19 revenue declines while the company invests heavily in oncology and other growth areas. Recent acquisitions expand the pipeline, but integration challenges and patent expirations create near-term headwinds. Management is focused on cost-cutting measures and portfolio optimization to improve margins...

## Product & Service Developments

### Oncology Portfolio
- **Seagen Acquisition**: $43 billion deal closed; 8 approved cancer drugs added
- **ADC Technology**: Antibody-drug conjugate platform driving pipeline
- **Key Products**: Eliquis, Ibrance, Prevnar franchise showing stable growth

### COVID-19 Franchise
- Paxlovid revenue declining as pandemic transitions to endemic
- Next-generation COVID vaccine in development
- Shift from government to commercial market largely complete

### Pipeline Highlights
- 110+ programs in clinical development
- Focus areas: Oncology, inflammation, rare diseases
- Expected 15 new product launches by 2030

...

## Financial Performance

### Recent Quarter Results
- **Revenue**: $17.7 billion (down 42% YoY, primarily due to COVID product decline)
- **Operational Revenue**: Up 2% excluding COVID products
- **Adjusted EPS**: $0.67 (in line with estimates)
- **Operating Margin**: 28% (compressed from 35% prior year)

### Cost-Cutting Initiative
- $3.5 billion cost reduction program announced
- Workforce reductions and site consolidations
- Expected to restore margins by 2026

...

## Sources

- [Pfizer Third Quarter 2024 Results](https://investors.pfizer.com/)
- [Seagen Integration Update - BioPharma Dive](https://www.biopharmadive.com/)
- [Pfizer Cost-Cutting Plan - Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/)

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*Report generated on December 13, 2025*

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Example 4: Handling Ambiguous Request

User Input

Tell me about United

Claude Response

I found multiple publicly traded companies with "United" in their name:

1. **United Airlines Holdings (UAL)** - Major airline carrier
2. **United Parcel Service (UPS)** - Package delivery and logistics
3. **UnitedHealth Group (UNH)** - Healthcare and insurance services
4. **United Rentals (URI)** - Equipment rental company

Which company would you like me to research? You can specify by name or ticker symbol.

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Example 5: Format Variation (HTML Output)

Command

/stock-report NVDA
Format the report as HTML.

Generated File: NVIDIA_2025-12-13.html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) - Stock Report</title>
    <style>
        body {
            font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
            line-height: 1.6;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 20px;
            color: #333;
        }
        h1 {
            color: #1a1a1a;
            border-bottom: 3px solid #76b900;
            padding-bottom: 10px;
        }
        h2 {
            color: #2c5f2d;
            margin-top: 30px;
            border-left: 4px solid #76b900;
            padding-left: 10px;
        }
        h3 {
            color: #444;
        }
        .metric {
            background: #f5f5f5;
            padding: 15px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            margin: 10px 0;
        }
        .sources {
            margin-top: 40px;
            padding-top: 20px;
            border-top: 2px solid #ddd;
        }
        .sources a {
            color: #0066cc;
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .sources a:hover {
            text-decoration: underline;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)</h1>
    <p><em>Report Date: December 13, 2025</em></p>

    <h2>Executive Summary</h2>
    <p>NVIDIA continues to dominate the AI chip market with its GPUs powering the majority
    of AI training and inference workloads. The company's data center revenue has surpassed
    gaming as its largest segment...</p>

    <h2>Product & Service Developments</h2>
    <h3>AI and Data Center</h3>
    <ul>
        <li><strong>H100 and H200 GPUs</strong>: Continued strong demand from cloud providers</li>
        <li><strong>GH200 Grace Hopper</strong>: CPU-GPU superchip gaining traction</li>
        <li><strong>Blackwell Architecture</strong>: Next-gen platform announced</li>
    </ul>

    <div class="metric">
        <h3>Financial Highlights</h3>
        <ul>
            <li><strong>Revenue:</strong> $18.1 billion (+206% YoY)</li>
            <li><strong>Data Center Revenue:</strong> $14.5 billion (+279% YoY)</li>
            <li><strong>Gross Margin:</strong> 75.0%</li>
        </ul>
    </div>

    <div class="sources">
        <h2>Sources</h2>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/">NVIDIA Investor Relations</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/nvidia">Bloomberg NVIDIA Coverage</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NVDA">Seeking Alpha - NVDA</a></li>
        </ul>
    </div>

    <footer>
        <p><em>Report generated by Claude Code Stock Reports Skill</em></p>
    </footer>
</body>
</html>

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Usage Notes

Customization Tips

1. Adjust Focus: Ask for emphasis on specific areas

   /stock-report MSFT focusing on cloud business

2. Multiple Companies: Generate comparative reports

   Compare NVDA and AMD in the AI chip market

3. Specific Timeframe: Request historical context

   /stock-report TSLA including last 12 months of developments

Best Practices Demonstrated

• Clear structure: Consistent sections across all reports
• Data-driven: Specific metrics and numbers cited
• Balanced: Both positive developments and risk factors
• Sourced: All information linked to credible sources
• Actionable: Helps users understand key developments

Quality Markers

✓ Recent information (within 3-6 months) ✓ Multiple credible sources cited ✓ Specific numbers and dates ✓ Balanced perspective ✓ Clear, accessible writing ✓ Proper markdown/HTML formatting ✓ Executive summary provides quick overview ✓ Analyst insights include consensus view

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Examples last updated: December 2025

Generating Stock Reports Skill

A Claude Code Skill that automatically generates comprehensive company and stock reports using web search.

Overview

This Skill converts the /stock-report slash command into an autonomous capability. When users ask about companies or stocks, Claude automatically activates this Skill to research and generate detailed reports without requiring explicit command invocation.

Key Difference: Skill vs Slash Command

Installation

This is a project skill located in .claude/skills/generat-stock-reports/. It's automatically available to all team members who clone this repository.

For Personal Use

To make this Skill available across all your projects:

cp -r .claude/skills/generate-stock-reports ~/.claude/skills/

Usage Examples

The Skill activates automatically when you mention companies or stocks:

User: What's happening with Apple lately?
Claude: [Activates generate-stock-reports Skill]
        [Researches Apple Inc.]
        [Generates comprehensive report]
        [Saves as Apple_2025-12-13.md]

User: I'm interested in TSLA
Claude: [Activates Skill and generates Tesla report]

User: Compare Microsoft and Google's cloud businesses
Claude: [Activates Skill for both companies]
        [Generates comparative analysis]

What This Skill Does

1. Automatic Recognition: Detects when users ask about companies or stocks 2. Web Research: Searches for recent news across four key areas:

• Product & service developments
• Management & leadership news
• Financial performance
• Analyst insights

3. Report Generation: Creates well-structured markdown reports 4. File Output: Automatically saves reports with date-stamped filenames

Files in This Skill

generate-stock-reports/
├── SKILL.md          # Main skill instructions (what Claude reads)
├── EXAMPLES.md       # Sample reports showing expected output
└── README.md         # This file (documentation for humans)

Configuration

Tool Access

This Skill uses:

• WebSearch - Primary research tool
• Write - Save reports to files

No tool restrictions are set, allowing Claude to use additional tools if needed for context.

Customization

To modify the Skill behavior:

1. Edit SKILL.md to change instructions 2. Update the description in YAML frontmatter to change when it activates 3. Modify sections in the template structure 4. Add constraints in the quality guidelines

After editing, Claude will use the updated Skill immediately (no restart required).

Quality Standards

Reports generated by this Skill include:

✓ Information from the last 3-6 months ✓ Data from credible financial news sources ✓ Specific metrics, dates, and numbers ✓ Balanced perspective (pros and cons) ✓ Proper citations with source URLs ✓ Professional markdown formatting ✓ Automatic file saving

Comparison with Slash Command

When to Use Each

Use the Slash Command (/stock-report AAPL):

• You want to explicitly trigger a stock report
• You're teaching others about the command
• You want the exact same behavior every time
• You're scripting or automating reports

Let the Skill Activate:

• You're having a natural conversation about companies
• You want Claude to decide if a full report is needed
• You want adaptive behavior based on your questions
• You prefer not to remember specific commands

Migration Path

You can keep both! The slash command and Skill can coexist:

• Slash command: Direct, explicit control
• Skill: Automatic, conversational activation

Testing

To test if the Skill is working:

1. Direct mention: "Tell me about Microsoft"

• Should activate Skill and generate report

2. Ticker symbol: "What's happening with TSLA?"

• Should recognize Tesla and generate report

3. Investment question: "Should I research Apple or Google?"

• Should offer to generate reports for both

4. Check file output: Verify markdown files are created with proper naming

Troubleshooting

Skill Not Activating

Problem: Claude doesn't use the Skill when you mention companies

Solutions:

• Make sure you're asking about specific companies (not general market questions)
• Check that SKILL.md exists in .claude/skills/generate-stock-reports/
• Verify YAML frontmatter has proper syntax
• Try more explicit phrasing: "Generate a report on Apple"

Incomplete Reports

Problem: Reports missing sections or information

Solutions:

• Check web search is working (test with a direct search)
• Verify sources are accessible (some financial sites may block automated access)
• Ask Claude to "continue" or "add more detail to [section]"

Wrong Format

Problem: Report not saved as markdown or wrong filename

Solutions:

• Check the instructions in SKILL.md specify markdown format
• Verify file naming pattern: {CompanyName}_{YYYY-MM-DD}.md
• Ensure Write tool is available

Advanced Usage

Custom Focus Areas

Request specialized reports:

Tell me about NVDA's AI chip business specifically

The Skill adapts while maintaining core structure.

Comparative Analysis

Compare AMD and NVDA in the GPU market

Generates analysis across both companies.

Historical Context

What's changed with Apple over the last year?

Emphasizes timeline and evolution.

Contributing

To improve this Skill:

1. Edit SKILL.md with clearer instructions 2. Add more examples to EXAMPLES.md 3. Update quality guidelines based on user feedback 4. Test with various company types (tech, pharma, retail, etc.)

Version History

• v1.0 (December 2025): Initial release
• Converted from /stock-report slash command
• Four-section report structure
• Automatic markdown file output
• Web search integration

Related Resources

• Creating Claude Skills Documentation
• Reuse Prompts via Slash Commands Tutorial
• Stock Report Slash Command (if you created one)

License

This Skill is part of the Vibe project and follows the same license terms.

Maintainer

Created by Steven Ge - December 2025

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Note: This Skill uses web search to gather public information. It does not provide investment advice and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions. Always consult with qualified financial advisors and do additional research before making investment choices.