Abstract: A computer-implemented method to generate a horizon view of a plurality of financial information objects is disclosed. The method includes the step of arranging, on a computer, the plurality of interactive financial information objects along a horizon carousel, wherein the financial information objects comprise at least one or more of market data, portfolio data, applications, and workspaces. The method further includes the step of displaying, on a display device of the computer, the horizon carousel and the financial information objects along a horizontal plane. The method further includes the step of generating, on the computer, an inspector window, wherein the inspector window displays, on the display device of the computer, additional information about an active interactive financial information object.