Bloomberg (how-to guide)
Description:
Accessible on-campus from terminals only. Bloomberg is one of the world’s premier financial databases and provides data on equities, indices, commodities, currencies, and more. Information on M&A deals, IPOs, and league tables are available in pre-build and customized screens. Excel API and Launchpad allow you to analyze data and customize views. BMC, BPS, and BHL have videos and documents for learning more. BBG will get you access to Bloomberg.com.
When to use:
Use to find nearly any type of financial data, including quotes and technical analysis of U.S. and international securities. Bloomberg provides access to leagues tables for underwriters of equities, fixed income, and mergers & acquisitions.