Finance News and Information Web Scraper

Overview

This Python Flask web application scrapes and displays finance-related news and information from various sources, providing users with a centralized platform to stay updated on market trends and news.

Features

1. Homepage Overview:

   • Displays top news and information from multiple sources.
   • Sections include Antara, CNBC, Kompas, Bareksa, and HSB Trading & Forex.

2. Detailed Views:

   • Click on news articles to view detailed information.
   • Explore articles from different categories.

3. Reporter Profiles:

   • Discover more about reporters and authors contributing to the news articles.

4. Specialized Sections:

   • Access specific sections such as Travel news from Antara, Forex news from Bareksa, and HSB's Trading and Forex articles.

5. Finance Tables:

   • Explore a dynamic table showcasing real-time data from Google Finance.

Technologies Used

• Flask: A micro web framework for Python.
• BeautifulSoup: A library for pulling data out of HTML and XML files.
• Requests: A simple HTTP library for Python.
• Jinja2: A fast, expressive, succinct, and extensible template engine.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/developerlight/scrapping-beautifulsoap-flask.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd scrapping-beautifulsoap-flask

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the application:

   python app.py

5. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:5000 to view the application.

Disclaimer

This web scraper is for educational purposes only. The information provided on this platform may not be accurate or up-to-date. Users should verify information independently and use it at their own risk.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.