Business | Investments

The Internet Public Library--Business and Economics Reference
Librarians' Internet Index--Business Topics
Yahoo--Business and Economy

Business
Bank of New York
         A complete directory of all ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) 
         on the U.S. markets. Also tracks the performance of the ADR market.
Bank Rate Monitor
         Posts current national averages on mortgages, auto loans, savings 
         deposits and personal loans.
Better Business Bureau
BusinessDecision Subscription Database
Available in the library or remotely for people with a valid Library card.  See our Electronic Resources page for details.
California Business Portal
Consumer Resource & Referral Guide
         Consumer complaints resources and referral guides, including sample complaint
         letters, lawyer referral services, trade associations, and legal aid societies.
EDGAR (SEC filings)
         Public companies filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission 
         (10k reports).
Going into Business in Pasadena 
         Brochure in Adobe PDF Format.  Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
HomePath.com (Fannie Mae)
         Information on buying and refinancing a home. Includes lists of Fannie Mae
         mortgage lenders.
Hoover's Online
National Trade Data Bank: (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) Subscription Database
         Available inside the Library only. See our Electronic Resources page for details. 
Parametric Cost Estimating Reference Manual
ReferenceUSA: Subscription Database
         Inside Library Access
         Remote Access  (Help Guide for Remote Access)
         Available in the library or remotely for people with a valid Pasadena Public Library
         card.  Provides access to business and personal listings in the United
         States, and covers all businesses regardless of size. Can search and select by
         State,County, SIC Code and other options. Full record includes sales, officers,
         number of employees.
Small Business Administration
Small Business Advisor
Small Business Network
         A resource library created by the California State Library for owners
         and employees of small businesses.  Includes the most authoritative
         and reliable information resources for small business in California and includes
         demographics and market research, business statistics, federal information,
         and international trade. 
Tax Resources on the Web
TradePort
UCLA Business Forecast
         Gives brief highlights from the UCLA Anderson Forecast for the Nation and
         California.
U.S. Census Bureau--2002 Economic Census
U.S. Census Bureau--Monthly Retail Trade Survey

Investments
Barron's Online
         Weekly listings on stocks and mutual funds earnings and dividends
Big Charts
         Investment charting & research site and major market indexes.
Bonds Online
         Information and advice for bond investors
CBS Market Watch
         Market news, fundamental data, and market tools
CEOExpress.com
         Extensive company information.  Links to major newspapers and magazines.
Financial Times
         International news coverage on global investing.  Covers all financial markets
         and economies. 
Fortune 500
FundAlarm
         Singles out funds that have under performed over periods of one, three and five
         years.
Hoover's IPO Central (Initial Public Offerings--Stocks)
InvestinginBonds.com
         Basic information and advice for bond investors
Investment FAQ
         Includes advice, financial planning, basic mutual fund and stock investing. 
         Includes full text articles.
Kiplinger
         Information and advice on stocks, funds, and investing.  
MoneyCentral
         Comprehensive financial data and investment information. 
MorningStar
         Selected basic information on stocks and mutual funds. 
The Motley Fool (Investment commentary)
         Research, news and investor education. Evaluates brokers and includes
         glossary of terms.
TheStreet.com
         Fast-breaking financial news and analysis
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
         Provides educational information for the investors
Wall Street Research Net
         Helps investors locate economic data and find information on actively traded
         companies and mutual funds
Yahoo Finance
         Keep up to date with financial markets locally and globally on this site.
         Includes historical stocks under stock names & symbols in daily, weekly or
         monthly format.

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                                                                          Last update: July 19, 2007