{"id":11171,"date":"2021-07-13T10:30:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T14:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=11171"},"modified":"2021-06-07T10:36:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T14:36:39","slug":"featured-database-investext","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/2021\/07\/13\/featured-database-investext\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Database: Investext"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Parrish Library\u2019s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we\u2019re featuring Investext, within the Mergent database, brought to you by the London Stock Exchange.<\/p>\n<h2>Focus<\/h2>\n<p>Investext provides a comprehensive overview of a company and includes key fundamentals, the latest transactions, the latest five deals, research reports, news and significant developments, and the top five shareholders.<\/p>\n<h2>Access<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/guides.lib.purdue.edu\/az.php?s=71213%20\">List of Business Databases<\/a> is the alphabetical list of the databases specially selected for those in a business program of study. Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue Career Account.<\/p>\n<h2>Tutorial<\/h2>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/w5DysjLFzKA\">Getting Started with Investext<\/a> to see the basics of using the Investext database.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Some other resources you might want to explore are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/purl.lib.purdue.edu\/db\/mergentol\">Mergent Online<\/a>, includes financial statements, company news, industry analysis, historical information on M&amp;A activity, and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/purl.lib.purdue.edu\/db\/db255\">Morningstar Investment Research Center<\/a>, offers up-to-date information on 20,000 stocks and mutual funds and allows screening using a variety of criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management &amp; Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact <\/em><a href=\"mailto:parrlib@purdue.edu\"><em>parrlib@purdue.edu<\/em><\/a><em>. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this, or future Featured Databases.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Since usage statistics are an important barometer when databases are up for renewal, tell us your favorite database, and we will gladly promote it. Send an email to <\/em><a href=\"mailto:parrlib@purdue.edu\"><em>parrlib@purdue.edu<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parrish Library\u2019s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we\u2019re featuring Investext, within the Mergent database, brought to you by the London Stock Exchange. 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