Databases & E-Reference Materials

The Handbook of Finance is a comprehensive three-volume set that covers both established and cutting-edge theories and developments in finance and investing. Organized by topic, this resource contains coverage of essential issues, from portfolio construction and risk management to fixed income securities and foreign exchange.

Provides access to historical information on companies, including financial performance, key officers, competitors, and market trends. Reports for over 800 US companies are included, covering 75% of the most prevalent Fortune 500 companies. Reports can be browsed by company name, industry, or date.

One of the most comprehensive collections of industry market research reports, IBIS World provides instant access to over 700 United States industries. In addition to their core Industry Report product, they also publish over 700 US Industry Risk Rating Reports, over 700 Industry Profiles, as well as hundreds of Economic & Demographic Profiles.

Produced monthly since 1980, ICRG has furnished an international clientele with ratings affecting political, economic, and financial risk for its universe of 140 developed, emerging, and frontier markets. Forming the basis of an early warning system, over 30 metrics are used to assess these types of risk. The ICRG methodology is used consistently by researchers at the IMF, and has been acclaimed in such publications as Barron's, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal. This resource is a downloadable excel document.

Provides access to The Journal Record, a daily business and legal newspaper based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Focus is on local and statewide business trends and in-depth stories that convey the voice of the Oklahoma business community.

The Making of the Modern World, Part I: The Goldsmiths'-Kress Collection covers the expansion of world trade, the Industrial Revolution, and the development of modern capitalism. Resources include rare books and primary source materials covering a variety of subjects, including commerce, finance, social conditions, politics, trade and transport.

The Market Share Reporter series is an annual compilation of comparative business statistics on companies and their products. Each entry in the publication features a descriptive title, data and market descriptions, a list of producers/products along with their market share, and citations of original sources. Data is complied from a variety of sources, including journals, magazines, and newspapers.

Mergent Archives provides access to more than a century's worth of global corporate and industry related documents. This database contains more than 180,000 documents covering over 100 countries and industries using a reliable and easy-to-navigate system. This database was formerly known as Mergent WebReports.

A collection of worldwide business information designed to generate insightful business intelligence. Mergent Intellect supplies Dun and Bradstreet's private and public company data, industry news, fact and figures, executive contact information, industry profiles, job search data, enhanced access to consumer data, Nielsen demographic reports, census data, key business ratios and powerful reporting tools.

A database containing information on over 75,000 public and private businesses, including business description, history, property, earning estimates, subsidiaries, officers and directors, long-term debt, and capital stock. Includes both U.S. company and international company data, as well as industry reports. Financial statements are presented in as-reported form and in native currencies.