tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32244374787084532102024-03-13T10:45:37.537-07:00Free Stocks TickerS.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-52644299862788860562024-03-06T06:34:00.000-08:002024-03-06T06:34:27.650-08:00New version 2.0.22<p> Hi y'all.</p><p>So looks like Yahoo are changing their website, which triggered a failure in free-stocks-ticker scraping data. For now, found a work-around and released new version. It is always possible to be blocked again in the future.</p><p>Download latest to fix issue (For now)</p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-74865871421227279662023-05-01T07:31:00.000-07:002023-05-01T07:31:02.316-07:00New version 2.0.21<p> Added option to use Yahoo as the quote source, otherwise the source is MarketWatch. Option is available in 3rd tab of the options screen.</p><p>If using Yahoo, BTC-USD gets the bitcoin quote, if not BTCUSD gets it. </p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-91785728243803822112022-12-06T05:59:00.001-08:002022-12-06T05:59:07.327-08:00Release 2.0.20 available<p> This release fixes today's changes to stock prices source.</p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-60341049935592773762022-06-22T11:59:00.004-07:002022-06-22T11:59:36.651-07:00Crash on bad ticker symbol fixed, version 2.0.19 is out<p> Got a report of a crash when a stock symbol is incorrect, it is now fixed, download version 2.0.19 to resolve.</p><p>Cheers!</p><p>S,</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-33434275101275216642022-05-19T06:24:00.001-07:002022-05-19T06:24:04.714-07:00Version 2.0.18 released<p> What's new?</p><p>Updated the software to start showing quotes as soon as first quote info arrives and display info when still fetching. </p><p>Download at side-bar or download page.</p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-59108257257709170302021-12-10T06:18:00.004-08:002021-12-10T06:18:43.195-08:00Version 2.0.17 released<p> Changes:</p><p>* avoid flickers while updating quotes from new source</p><p>* reduce priority of downloader process to reduce system stalls</p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-77085002049128678222021-11-19T06:30:00.002-08:002021-11-19T06:32:00.146-08:00Good news/bad news/new installer released<p> Hi everyone,</p><p>The main usage of the stocks ticker.... is to view stock quotes. And now, the free source from https://exchange.iex.io/ seems to have taken away the free access. Hopefully it is temporary. This allowed real time, rapid refresh.</p><p>Sorry. Like I always said - I make no promises and rely on 3rd party free access. For now, sad trombone and all.</p><p>I released a new version that reverts to slow and infrequent updates from a well known website. It is possible that in the future I will add the option to put in credentials for some 3rd party subscription - that way I'm still not collecting money from users, but users who wish can pay provider and then set the option to get data there.</p><p>Download 2.0.16 from this site through download page or the icon on the right column.</p><p>The software is still free... and if you don't donate (and I make no obligation if you do donate) - it will occasionally remind you to donate.</p><p>PS. it now takes a minute or so for the stocks to appear - based on the data source deliberate delayed response. </p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-30522514010040876022021-08-28T09:49:00.004-07:002021-08-28T09:49:40.805-07:00New version: 2.0.15<p> This version fixes adding custom RSS links.</p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-22827881585071995122021-08-24T11:06:00.002-07:002021-08-24T11:06:42.356-07:002.0.14 release<p> This version fixes multi-screen desktop resizing when set as top-most.</p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-75624584239060098102021-08-19T11:59:00.003-07:002021-08-19T11:59:41.227-07:00Version 2.0.13 released<p> Fixes:</p><p>* Fix support for stocks headlines RSS</p><p>* Fix support for proxy settings</p><p>* Fix link-label anchor bug</p><p>* Fix line top position on 2nd monitor bug</p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-33189450931253477692020-09-21T10:21:00.005-07:002020-09-21T10:21:37.347-07:00Version 2.0.12 release<p>New version fixes collection of yesterday's closing value for stocks, and percent change, since the source of the data online had changed.</p><p>Cheers!</p>S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-40624585441798386212019-06-21T08:56:00.000-07:002019-06-21T08:56:21.804-07:00New version, resolve another data source issueThis version uses some newer API from the data source, however this new API provides less info than before, so another process is downloading much slower information regarding last day of trade. You should expect slow start, and inaccurate percentage change in the first few minutes, after that everything should work smoothly.<br />
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Download 2.0.11 at this site.<br />
Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-67433738242967915822019-06-21T07:11:00.002-07:002019-06-21T07:11:23.753-07:00Free stocks quote service suspended by IExTradingUp to this point the service was free, seems like it has now changed.<br />
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If and when something will become available I'll release a new version.<br />
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* Separate refresh timing for RSS from stocks<br />
* Use seconds for stocks refresh<br />
* Use batch web command to get quotes<br />
* Update quotes values while they are shown<br />
* Resolve RSS issues<br />
* Retrieve volume information and bid/ask (quality of value depends on source)<br />
* Fix and update title of tool-tip<br />
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Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-15892069642058464062018-11-02T06:29:00.001-07:002018-11-02T06:29:49.285-07:00Are you a fan of Free Stocks Ticker?As the author of this software I appreciate its fans continued support and enthusiasm.<br />
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Please remember to contact me for support via email and not comments as I do check my emails more often. Also, please remember to show your appreciation by clicking the "donate" button.<br />
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I make no promises and take no responsibility. The software is free, have fun with it. Keep me enthusiastic and interested as well and click the "donate" button.<br />
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Thanks<br />
<br />S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-35280584937478767932018-10-29T04:27:00.002-07:002018-10-29T18:13:57.534-07:002.0.9 releaseThis version is the first to use <a href="https://iextrading.com/">https://iextrading.com/</a> as suggested by a commenter on this blog. Much faster, and real-time capable, truly free source. Hope they keep their service up and free for long.<br />
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Please note: <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Data provided for free by </span><a href="https://iextrading.com/developer" style="background-color: white; color: #006fe8; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration-line: none;">IEX</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">. View </span><a href="https://iextrading.com/api-exhibit-a/" style="background-color: white; color: #006fe8; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration-line: none;">IEX’s Terms of Use</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">.</span><br />
Additionally, from API doc of IEX:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">To provide the best experience for all our users, we monitor for suspicious activity and overload. We reserve the right to revoke access to anyone who abuses the IEX API. We throttle endpoints by IP, but you should be able to achieve over 100 requests per second</span><br />
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Free-Stocks-Ticker has for a long time throttled and limited access to rapid refresh due to potential issues with data source.<br />
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Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-5233423089536169962018-10-28T10:18:00.000-07:002018-10-28T10:18:07.325-07:002.0.8 is outChanges:<br />
* Fix support for broken XML in RSS feeds by having XML prefix without defining namespaces.<br />
* Fix support for redirected RSS feeds which download from feedburner such as market-watch top stories<br />
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Still planning on source switch in the near future.<br />
Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-61253458233394904852018-10-10T13:02:00.000-07:002018-10-10T13:02:00.206-07:002.0.7 releasedChanges:<br />
* Attempt to overcome url issues when include "https://"<br />
* Resolve font size issues on high DPI monitors (4K)<br />
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As a commenter suggested future replacement source for stock data will soon be considered.<br />
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Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-43361877091024892192018-08-03T11:47:00.001-07:002018-08-03T21:13:22.215-07:00New version 2.0.6This version fixes issues with downloading ticker's quote from the free web source.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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8/3/2018 3PM EST Update: still fails, sorry fellas.<br />
8/4/2018 12AM EST Update: I believe I have it working. We shall see for how long.S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-12931252723775619702018-04-07T08:09:00.001-07:002018-04-07T08:09:17.079-07:00And now releasing: version 2.0.5Changes:<br />
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* Fix to new Fox News feed URL as part of default options<br />
* Fix overcoming failed free sources for quotes data.<br />
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Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-70802345530247885452018-04-02T06:20:00.004-07:002018-04-02T06:20:45.947-07:00New version: 2.0.4Changes:<br />
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* Attempt to overcome odd network issues which might prevent some data being properly downloaded<br />
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Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-34466139151967362082017-12-27T09:45:00.002-08:002017-12-27T09:45:39.681-08:00Version 2.0.3 is releasedFix support for high DPI (large fonts) displaysS.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-19566029591289460482017-11-12T10:38:00.001-08:002017-11-12T10:38:13.432-08:00Version 2.0.2 is outThis version let's you view some international stocks such as in: Canada, Germany, France, UK.<br />
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Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-24941601161003394462017-11-06T05:54:00.001-08:002017-11-06T05:56:23.996-08:00Some early morning fixes: 2.0.1 releasedSome issues were discovered and resolved, releasing an updated version.<br />
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Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224437478708453210.post-25891403999507491482017-11-04T10:41:00.001-07:002017-11-04T10:41:34.304-07:00We're back, version 2.0.0 is hereThe new version is available for download and it no longer uses Yahoo as its data source. It still however relies on free data sources on the web, so it will only exist as long as those sources don't block it.<br />
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When you do attempt to install, you would have to tell windows 10 and your anti-viruses to still allow it to download/unzip/install even though it has an unknown publisher.<br />
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Cheers!S.Segevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00788727209349411917noreply@blogger.com0