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  "name": "Bloomberg Terminal (Bloomberg Professional Services)",
  "description": "Bloomberg Professional Services, centered around the Bloomberg Terminal, is a proprietary computer software system providing real-time financial data, news, and analytics. It is the core product of Bloomberg LP and serves as a critical communication network for the global financial community through its integrated messaging service.",
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  "baiScore": 94,
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  "category": "Financial Technology (Fintech)",
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      "slug": "factset",
      "name": "Factset"
    }
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      "slug": "morgan-stanley-hardware",
      "name": "Morgan Stanley Hardware"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T19:55:00.215+00:00",
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    "founded": "1981",
    "headquarters": "New York City, NY, USA",
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    "target_markets": "Investment banks, hedge funds, central banks, corporate treasuries, and government agencies.",
    "employee_count": "20,000+ (Parent LP)",
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