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Every event returned by the Insighthread News API belongs to one of 35+ structured categories. Insighthread’s extraction pipeline maps each SEC filing — down to the specific item section — to a category, so you always know what kind of event you’re handling before you read a single word of the summary. Categories are available as filter parameters on the /events endpoint and are included in the event_type field of every event object.

Filtering by Category

Pass the event_type query parameter to the /events endpoint to receive only events matching a specific category. URL-encode values that contain spaces or special characters:
curl "https://api.insighthread.com/v1/events?event_type=FDA+Approval%2FRejections" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
You can combine event_type with other filters — such as ticker, impact_min, or from / to date range — to narrow results further. See GET /events for the complete parameter reference.
Use the event_type filter to subscribe your platform to only the categories relevant to your users. An equity trading desk, for example, might filter to Mergers and Acquisitions, Bankruptcy/Liquidation, and Corporate Earnings, while a pharma-focused fund would add FDA Approval/Rejections, Drug Trial/Clinical Data, and Drug Updates.

Full Category List

The table below lists all 35+ event categories, their descriptions, and the SEC filing types they are typically sourced from.
Category NameDescriptionCommon Filing Types
Bankruptcy/LiquidationCompany files for bankruptcy protection or initiates formal liquidation proceedings8-K (1.03), 15-12B
C-Level ChangeCEO, CFO, COO, or other named executive officer departs, is appointed, or changes role8-K (5.02)
Corporate EarningsQuarterly or annual earnings release, including revenue, EPS, and guidance8-K (2.02), 10-Q, 10-K
Credit RatingsCredit rating upgrade, downgrade, placement on watch, or outlook change by a ratings agency8-K (8.01)
Deal TerminationA previously announced merger, acquisition, partnership, or deal is formally cancelled8-K (1.02)
DelistingCompany receives a delisting notice or non-compliance warning from a stock exchange8-K (3.01)
DividendsDividend declaration, increase, reduction, suspension, or special dividend announced8-K (8.01)
Drug Trial/Clinical DataClinical trial results, interim data readouts, or phase completion disclosures8-K (8.01)
Drug UpdatesFDA submission, new drug application (NDA), biologics license application (BLA), or pipeline update8-K (8.01)
Earnings Revision GuidanceCompany revises previously issued earnings or revenue guidance — upward or downward8-K (7.01)
Equity/Debt OfferingsNew share issuance, secondary offering, convertible note, or bond offering announced or priced8-K (1.01), S-1, S-3
ESGEnvironmental, social, or governance disclosures, commitments, or incidentsVarious
FDA Approval/RejectionsFDA grants approval for a drug or medical device, or issues a complete response letter (CRL)8-K (8.01)
Geopolitics/Market NewsMacro-level geopolitical or market events that directly impact the company’s operations or outlook8-K (8.01)
IPO NewsIPO pricing, S-1 filing, listing date announcement, or post-IPO lock-up expirationS-1, 8-K
Insider Buy/SellNamed executive officer or director purchases or sells company sharesForm 4, Form 3
Institutional New Position/Exit/IncreaseInstitutional investor initiates, exits, or materially increases a position in the company13F, SC 13G/D
Legal ActionNew lawsuit filed against or by the company, or notice of government investigation8-K (8.01)
Litigation/SettlementLegal settlement reached, case dismissed, or judgment issued8-K (8.01)
Loans/RevolversNew credit facility entered, revolving credit line amended, or existing debt refinanced8-K (1.01)
Mergers and AcquisitionsMerger agreement, acquisition announcement, or binding letter of intent for a strategic combination8-K (1.01)
Mining and ExplorationMineral resource discovery, exploration update, or reserve estimate revision8-K (7.01)
Minority Stakes DealsPartial equity stake acquisition in or by the company, below full acquisition threshold8-K (1.01)
Name ChangeCompany legally changes its name or ticker symbol on a stock exchange8-K (5.03)
New Projects/VenturesMajor new business initiative, product launch, joint venture, or strategic partnership announced8-K (8.01)
Operations UpdateSignificant operational development such as a plant closure, production change, or supply chain event8-K (7.01)
Property TransactionReal estate acquisition, disposal, sale-leaseback, or major lease signing8-K (1.01)
Regulatory ActionAction taken by a government agency or regulator — fine, consent order, investigation, or sanction8-K (8.01)
RestructuringFormal restructuring plan announced including layoffs, business unit closures, or organizational changes8-K (2.05)
Shareholder ActivismActivist investor files a position, issues a public letter, or nominates board candidatesSC 13D
Staffing/Adds/CutsSignificant workforce hiring program or reduction-in-force (RIF) announcement8-K (2.05)
Stock BuybacksShare repurchase program announced, expanded, or completed8-K (8.01)
Trading UpdateTrading halt, suspension, resumption, or exchange circuit-breaker event affecting the company’s shares8-K (3.01, 8.01)