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FAQs for Business Research

A collection for business research frequently-asked-questions, how-to's, and other random research tips.

Screenshot of the Investext databaseInvestment Publications (stock reports, analyst reports, equity reports) offer a glimpse of what professional brokerage firms think about a company.  

  • If you just need a quick stock report, use either Mergent Equity Reports or D&B Hoover's below.  
  • For a more balanced view of a company, make sure you consult reports from different sources.

Sources for stock reports

  • Search for a public company, then find the "Analyst Reports" link on the left side of the company profile page. 
  • Ford/Mergent Equity Research Reports contain individual analyst equity reports on over 4,000 large and mid-cap U.S. companies. Each company report is updated quarterly with weekly updated reports on over 100 companies.
  • These reports are found in the Mergent Online database.  
  • Search by company, then look for the "Reports" tab to find "Equity Reports".