Library Guides: BA 412H: Honors Integration and Research: Company Information

Company Information

The Company/Organizations Website
Often an important source of information about a company's mission, vision, culture, and products/services

Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new window
This database provides company profiles, lists of competitors, financial information, links to SEC filings (including the 10-K), and more. Includes limited industry information and news.
Provides data on over 100 million privately held companies.
MergentOnline (company information) This link opens in a new window
Includes information on more than 15,000 U.S. public companies and 30,000 non-U.S. public companies. The database includes the Country Insight module, a module that consists of the following resources: DnB Country Risk Profile, DnB Country RiskLine Report, and Mergent Country Profile. The Investext database (a collection of analyst reports) is also available via MergentOnline.
MergentOnline (formerly FISonline) is a subscription-based service offering information on over 15,000 U.S. public companies and 30,000 non-U.S. public companies. MergentOnline is produced by Mergent, Inc., formerly known as Moody's). Mergent/Moody's is a publisher of detailed business descriptions, corporate histories and financial statements since 1900. The database also includes the Country Report module, a module that consists of the following resources: DnB Country Risk Profile, DnB Country RiskLine Report, and Mergent Country Profile. In addition, the Investext Database is available via Mergent Online.

MSN Money
In addition to recent stock prices, you can find a summary of a company’s financial performance, including comparison to industry.

Morningstar Investment Research Center This link opens in a new window
This investment research database provides information on stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. Our subscription includes access to Morningstar Analyst Reports on stocks and mutual funds.
This investment research database provides information on stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. Subscription includes access to Morningstar Analysts Reports on stocks and mutual funds.
Value Line This link opens in a new window
This popular investment service provides concise company and industry analyses.
Value Line is the standard investment advisory service. The Web research center provides access to the standard Value Line Investment Survey and to its related resources. For historical Value Line Investment Surveys back to 1997, select "VLIS & SMC - Historical Archives" from the Dashboard.
Zephyr This link opens in a new window
This is a comprehensive database of deal information. It contains information on global Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A), Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), private equity and venture capital deals, and news about pending M & A activity.
Zephyr is a comprehensive database of deal information. It contains information on global Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A), Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), private equity and venture capital deals, and news about pending M & A activity.
CB Insights This link opens in a new window
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This is a venture capital, angel investment, and private equity database. It includes information about the financing and activity of start-ups. It can also be used to track deal activity. CB Insights can also help students identify prospective employers, especially high growth private companies. First-time users will be prompted to create an account using their Penn State email address. Must use the Global Protect VPN for remote access.
CB Insights is a venture capital, angel investment, and private equity database. It includes information about the financing and activities of start-ups (their industries, investors, and acquirers). Student and faculty entrepreneurs can use it to research a specific start-up or funder, or to create a list of start-ups. Students and faculty in Finance can use it to track deal activity. CB Insights can also help students identify prospective employers, especially high growth private companies. Penn State tech transfer units can use CB Insights to find potential partners. First-time users will be prompted to create an account using their Penn State email address. VPN information for remote users.
Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) Day Pass This link opens in a new window
WRDS Day Pass is as an option for limited-time access to WRDS for those who do not meet requirements for individual WRDS accounts. WRDS provides Web access to a number of financial research databases, including Compustat, CRSP (Center for Research in Securities Prices), Dow Jones Averages, FDIC, and Philadelphia Stock Exchange. WRDS is intended for academic, non-commercial purposes only. All databases have been licensed for the non-profit educational use of Penn State faculty, staff, and students.
WRDS Day Pass is as an option for limited-time access to WRDS for those who do not meet requirements for individual WRDS accounts. WRDS provides Web access to a number of financial research databases, including Compustat, CRSP (Center for Research in Securities Prices), Dow Jones Averages, FDIC, and Philadelphia Stock Exchange. WRDS is intended for academic, non-commercial purposes only. All databases have been licensed for the non-profit educational use of Penn State faculty, staff, and students.