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README.md

Investors Vtex Discovery Parser Spider

Introduction

The Investors Vtex Discovery Parser Spider is a powerful web scraping tool designed to extract and parse news articles from the VTEX investors' website. It enables users to gather valuable insights into company announcements, financial reports, and press releases by targeting specific search terms.

Features

• Customizable Search Terms: Tailor searches with specific keywords like "investor," "trade," or "report."
• Flexible Item Limiting: Set a maximum number of items per run for efficient data collection.
• High-Quality Data Extraction: Ensures reliable and accurate parsing of news content.
• User-Friendly Configuration: Easy setup with intuitive input parameters.
• Versatile Output Formats: Export results in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
SearchTerms	array	No	The search terms for the spider.	["investor", "trade"]
item_limit	integer	No	Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.	10

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "SearchTerms": ["investor", "trade"],
  "item_limit": 5
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "news_title": "VTEX’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 20-F Available on Our Website",
    "news_description": "NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), announces that the Company’s annual report...",
    "published_date": "2022-03-04T16:24:00",
    "category": "press_release",
    "is_active": true,
    "document_url": "https://www.investors.vtex.com/recent-news/news-details/2022/VTEXs-2021-Annual-Report-on-Form-20-F-Available-on-Our-Website/default.aspx",
    "search_term": "report",
    "actor_id": "jw68NaDf5KTSRDyip",
    "run_id": "K0ElJBMuRFn6EcHWX"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gain insights into market trends by analyzing VTEX's news releases.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor activities through their public announcements.
• Price Monitoring: Track pricing strategies mentioned in press releases.
• Content Aggregation: Compile relevant company updates for internal reporting.
• Academic Research: Use the data for studies on corporate communication and financial disclosures.
• Business Automation: Integrate with business processes to automate information gathering.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Investors Vtex Discovery Parser Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array containing objects with fields such as news_title, news_description, published_date, category, is_active, document_url, search_term, actor_id, and run_id. Each object represents a news article extracted based on the specified search terms.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: Contact Us

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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