How AI and Other Key Technologies Transformed Investing

What Happened

The Wall Street Journal reviewed the history of investing technology, detailing nine transformative innovations. Starting from the nineteenth century telegraph, the article traces the evolution through calculators, computers, electronic trading, and high-frequency trading to today’s AI-powered financial tools. Each era redefined how information was transmitted, analyzed, and acted upon in markets, leading to greater speed and efficiency. The piece highlights that AI now plays a significant role in algorithmic and automated investment strategies, changing not only how trades are made but also how risk and opportunity are assessed globally in modern finance.

Why It Matters

This technological progression has democratized access to financial markets and enabled the rapid growth of passive investing. AI-driven analytics and trading shape key market decisions, impacting both institutional and retail investors. As innovations accelerate, they redefine careers, competition, and the market’s structure. Read more in our AI News Hub