The Lake Forest Library offers a variety of online resources, including online learning, pre-k-12 homework help, newspapers, genealogy resources, and more. Read on for an introduction to what the library’s online financial  resources have to offer. Locate these resources under “Research and Learn”. Then, select “Business, Investing and Consumer”. Click here to jump straight to that page.

Financial

S&P Global NetAdvantage

Research public and private companies, create charts and screens, and read reports about markets, sectors, funds, ETFs, and industries. Check out S&P’s “picks – pans” or Outlook publications. Use at the Lake Forest Library without a library card or from home with a library card.

Morningstar

In Morningstar, screen for public companies, mutual funds, and ETFs. Find market reports, analyst reports, use the screener tool, X-Ray a portfolio for overlap, read newsletters and articles. Morningstar also offers from-home, self-paced coursework to help new investors learn about securities and how the markets operate.

Value Line

Read market commentary, screen for stocks, and find company analysis. Find the the glossary or download a tool guide in the Investment Education tab. Value Line publishes a daily “Stock Market Today” overview online.

Research public and private companies. Read industry news about companies. Find local manufacturers. Get executive contact information. Download court documents, company financial filings, and more.

Consumer

Consumer Reports

Research products, cars, and appliances prior to buying. Consumer Reports tests products thoroughly using a ratings system in order to sift through the good and the mediocre at various price points. Use a buying guide to get an introduction to product formats and types which will help you go to a store or search online with the right vocabulary for what you need.

Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook

Consumers’ Checkbook rates local businesses using qualified customers. Businesses are also rated and recommended by their peers. When viewing a certain type of business, you can also view helpful articles with tips on choosing a business in that industry to visit.