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Financial Information Sources

This page lists databases and reputable news sources for finding financial information. The Databases and Sources of Financial Information section lists databases, online resources, and news sources where you can locate

  • Company & Industry Finance Information
  • Bonds, Mutual Funds, Stocks, Commodities, and Futures data
  • News and journal articles
  • and more.

Preparing for Your Search 

Identify and define the purpose of your search. Every database and information source is different - some provide financial records, some provide current, in-the-moment data and statistics, and some include historic data, trend analysis, and reports. Defining the type of information you need can help you select the right source.

Find ticker symbols. Ticker symbols are letter codes that stand for specific publicly traded companies on stock exchanges and indices. You can often use a company's ticker symbol to search databases. Find ticker symbols:

Databases and Sources of Financial Information

Company & Industry Financial Information

Companies produce reports, statements, and filings that provide financial information. Public companies typically provide these documents on their websites, however, public and private company financial information can also be found, compared, and analyzed in subscription databases available to UD students, faculty, and staff. 

Industry reports are also available in several subscription databases, providing financial data and insights for academic and professional use. 

UD's Subscription Databases

SEARCH TIP: Use industry names as keywords for searching, and narrow your results by selecting Market Research Report or Industry Profile in Publication Type.
SEARCH TIP: Find a stock report by clicking on the Research button and entering a company name or ticker symbol in the Symbol / Name box
SEARCH TIPS:
  • Select D&B Private Company Database on the basic search page to include private companies in your search
  • Click on the Company Analytics tab and filter by time period and data type to locate specific financial information for a company.
  • Use ticker symbols when searching for public companies.

Resources on the Open Web

Investment Research: Bonds & Mutual Funds

While there are many places online to find basic investment data for free, it can be more difficult to find historical prices or data for companies that are no longer in operation. The resources below are recommended for investment-related research, including UD's subscription tools for locating information about bonds, mutual funds, commodities and futures, and current and historical stock and bond data and open web resources for locating bond & mutual funds data.

UD's Subscription Databases

Resources on the Open Web

SEARCH TIP: Click on the Statistics and Research Link to locate PDF versions of Investment Company Fact Books, which contain sections on mutual funds
SEARCH TIP: Hover over Markets and select Top Mutual Funds for quick looks at best performers and information on particular funds

Investment Research: Stocks

While there are many places online to find basic investment data for free, it can be more difficult to find historical prices or data for companies that are no longer in operation. The resources below are recommended for investment-related research, including UD's subscription tools for locating information about bonds, mutual funds, commodities and futures, and current and historical stock and bond data and open web resources for locating stock data.

UD's Subscription Databases

SEARCH TIP: Click on the Report Viewer tab and select Mergent Reports. Search by company name or ticker symbol to find a pre-defined FactSheet Report with critical investment information.
SEARCH TIP: Find a stock report by clicking on the Research button and entering a company name or ticker symbol in the Symbol/Name field.

On the Open Web

Commodities & Futures

The resources below are recommended for locating information and data about commodities and futures. All of the suggested sources are available on the open web. 

Financial News and Journal Articles

News and scholarly articles can provide additional details on current and historic financial information and situations that you discover elsewhere. Set up news alerts for the companies and ticker symbols you are researching to stay aware of new developments that might impact your research. 

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