Research Reports
Provided by Reuters.co.uk Reuters is a leading online source for financial research reports. Tap into thousands of research reports on companies and industries from over 70 brokerages and independent research providers. Research reports come in all shapes and sizes, so which is the best fit for you? To navigate to the best source for your needs, consider the following signposts. Reuters Investment Profile Whether you are considering a new investment or evaluating your existing portfolio this report is essential reading for any serious investor. Comprehensive financial information on a company's performance, position and cash flows. 3 years of historical data including interim results. Key ratios and statistics. Broker consensus recommendations and estimates. Helpful explanations and definitions of accounting terms. Global Coverage: 25,000 companies globally, 11,000 in US, 7,000 in Europe and 7,700 across Asia including 3,000 Japanese companies.

Just £10 each What is it about and why do you need it? Fundamental is defined as essential or primary data and that's exactly what this report provides; financial information on a company's performance, position and cash flows over the last 3 years, including half year data. This information, extracted from reported financial statements, is the building blocks for any analysis undertaken by investment professionals.

Where do you start? Perhaps you have read a share tip or an article in the weekend papers on a particular company; but you don't really know much about them. Then this report is the place to start. The report's front page is a snapshot of the company and gives all the important facts and figures on one page. This includes key ratios, a share price chart (updated weekly) and background on company - explaining what it actually does. In the next section key financial ratios are set out in detail with helpful explanations to understand what the figures mean (for more information on ratios click here). Consensus estimates are set out on the next page detailing what the analysts recommend (buy, sell, hold etc). These are shown together with previous predictions over the last quarter so you can see how information about the company has changed analysts' opinions.

Many factors can change recommendations including the markets the company operates in, changes to the economic environment to name a few (see understanding analysts estimates part 1 for more information). In addition this page provides estimates for sales, profits, dividends per share and other pertinent data for the company. Investors can also gain insight on historical earnings surprises and consensus estimates trends, as well as a summary of current estimate revisions. On to the P&L Next comes the detailed fundamental information, profit & loss accounts for the last three years together with balance sheets and cash flow statements with charts to demonstrate key trends (see link to understanding company reports for more information). Interim accounts, prepared by the company every six months are also provided where available. The last page of the report gives some more information on the company including its internet address, details of directors and its head office. The report only costs £10 and is updated weekly so the information will always be current; also keep checking the sites for our special offers and promotions!

Reuters Estimates company Report
If you are looking for detailed analyst estimates the Reuters Estimates company report provides a level of detail not widely available to private investors. Using this report you can see stock ratings/recommendations and estimates from each broker covering the stock. Reuters Fundamentals and Reuters Estimates data provides the backbone of these reports. It is recognised as the premier source of highest quality financial information on companies worldwide.

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