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*Morningstar Library Edition »
Morningstar provides comprehensive analysis opinions for over 1,800 stocks and 2,000 mutual funds.
Available at Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer Regional Library and Woodson Regional Library.
*Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage »
Find stock, bond, and fund ratings as well as in-depth company and industry information from several Standard & Poor's publications.
Available at the Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer Regional Library, and Woodson Regional Library.
*ABI/INFORM »
Find up-to-date information on investments as well as general investing advice from over 3,000 business and finance publications.
Industry Overviews »
Find overviews, including history, current conditions, and leading firms, for over one thousand industries from The Encyclopedia of American Industries, The Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries, and The Encyclopedia of Global Industries.
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Helpful Websites
- The Investor's Clearinghouse »
The Investor's Clearinghouse provides an abundance of educational materials and non-commercial investment information for people of all ages. It covers several topics including materials on financial markets, scams, different types of investing, and where to turn for help. The Clearinghouse is sponsored by the Alliance for Investor Education which is comprised of a number of governmental, regulatory, professional, and educational organizations.
- Kiplinger's Personal Finance »
Kiplinger has long been a mainstay for independent advice and education in the areas of investment and personal finance. The website offers free access to current news, quotes, charts, company financials, SEC filings, investment tutorials, and much more. Premium services require paid subscriptions.
- Market Watch »
An online product of Dow Jones, Market Watch offers commentary, TV and radio webcasts, and up-to-the minute market data. Investment tools such as a free portfolio tracker are also available. Premium products are available for a fee. Big Charts (www.bigcharts.com) is a companion service that offers free charts for stocks and market indexes.
- Yahoo! Finance »
Yahoo! Finance is one of the most popular destinations for investors on the web. The site offers access to current financial news; a market summary; current quotes and historical prices for stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and currency; and investor educational pages. It also offers investment tools such as portfolio tracking and stock screeners. Premium services require a fee.