Web Sites
These sites provide a wealth of information on publically traded companies. Information includes current stock prices, historical data, balance sheet information, and calculated financial ratios. Some sites also include analysts stock rankings and data graphing programs.
- EDGAR - SEC Filings & Forms This link opens in a new windowAll companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR. Find corporate annual reports as well as 10K reports here.
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)This database allows users to research corporate bonds. Select Market Data tab and then Bonds in search box. Data also available on mutual funds, equities, and futures.
- Financial Times"The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organisations, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy.....FT.com is one of the world’s leading business information websites providing an essential source of news, comment, data and analysis for the global business community."
- FINVIZ.comFinancial stock screener. Detailed financial data, including ratios, for companies. Also has futures and forex.
- FormDs.comTracks investments into startups, growing businesses, hedge funds, and private equity firms via Form D (also known as REGD or REGDEX) filed with the SEC by nearly all startups and investment firms when they raise money.
- Lipper Screener"The Lipper Leader Rating System is a toolkit that uses investor-centered criteria to deliver a simple, clear description of a fund's success in meeting certain goals, such as preserving capital, lowering expenses or building wealth."
- Market Watch from Dow JonesMarket Watch has business data for companies and industries in a nicely formatted site. Also includes statistics on mutual funds as well as articles highlighting business news.
- NASDAQA wealth of financial data related to the stock market and individual public companies. Includes charts and interactive tables.
- Reuters Business and Finance This link opens in a new windowAnother source for information on companies, industries, and financial markets. Includes coverage of mutual funds and small business.
- Yahoo FinanceA wide range of statistical data covering financial markets, industries, stocks, mutual funds, etc.
Links to Finance Related Magazines
- EconomistExcellent news magazine reporting on economies of the worlds countries.
- Wall Street JournalFollow the instructions to sign up for your free Wall Street Journal account via the Library's website.
