Mary Abdoney
Explanation
W&L subscribes to these specialized databases for more in-depth and expert analysis and data than may be available in public-domain sources -- at least, that's what we are paying for. Despite the discrete categories below, some of these databases are useful for multiple purposes.
Company Information
- Morningstar Investing Center This link opens in a new windowMorningstar offers analysis on 15,800 stocks, 26,500 mutual funds and 1,700 exchange traded funds (ETFs). While it is primarily designed as a tool for investors, it is also an excellent place to get quick information on a company.
The Company Stock Reports include analysis written by Morningstar’s experts, up to 10 years of financials, bond information, ratios, SEC filings and information on insider actions and institutional holders. Reports are available for the top 3000 companies but other information is available for many more.
Another useful feature is their industry returns section, which is under the markets tab. This has total return for broad industry segments and identifies the top companies in the sector, with links to more information on those companies.
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
U.S. and international company data. Coverage includes: History; Mergers, acquisitions, disposals; Joint ventures; Business; Property; Subsidiaries; Officers and directors; News reports; Long-term debt; Bond ratings; Capital stock; Exchange and ticker symbol; Annual stock price ranges; Registrar; Transfer agent; Stock splits; Dividend payment history; Income statement; Cash flow statement; Balance sheet; Contact information; Auditors; Qualified auditors' report
Use Mergent Online to:
Research 15 years of detailed financial statements
Customize viewing and output to retrieve precisely the information you need
Export company reports and financials into Word® or Excel®
Execute accurate cross-border searches using a variety of financial and text variables
Compare multiple companies' reports
Retrieve EDGAR filings dating back to 1993 in Word® and Excel® formats.
FactSheets - Mergent's InvestorEdge This link opens in a new window
Mergent InvestorEdge houses over 4000 Equity Research Reports, updated weekly, providing expert analysis and buy, sell, and hold recommendations from Ford Equity Research.
- Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) This link opens in a new window
This resource is available only to W&L users only. This database requires extensive understanding of financial and economic concepts and is recommended only for advanced users. Entering your W&L email address will give you a "day pass" that will grant access for one day; faculty should register for a personal account.
WRDS is a warehouse of financial, accounting, banking, economics, management, and marketing data accessible through a single web-based interface from the following resources providers: Compustat, CRSP, Federal Reserve System, FDIC, Dow Jones and other sources. Users primarily interested in company financial data should use Mergent Online.
Industry Information
Marketing Information
- Mintel AcademicMintel reports offer comprehensive market reviews including both analysis and data. This database may be used only by W&L students and faculty for academic research only. To access Mintel, you must accept the academic conditions of use and create a user account using your W&L email address.
- SRDS (Standard Rate and Data Service)Contains standardized ad rates, dates, contact information and links to online media kits, Web sites and audit statements that provide additional facts on readership information and positioning. W&L has access to these segments: Consumer Magazine Media; Newspaper Media; TV and Cable Media.