Provides data and analysis of the companies in the world-famous S&P 500 index, one of the most watched financial indexes in the world. This title provides top investment professionals with information on earnings, dividends, and share prices; stock picks in various categories; and company addresses and numbers, along with names of top officers.

Text and statistical data on 500 individual companies.

Provides data on stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and annuities, including year-end closing prices, earnings estimates, rankings, and debt ratings.

Updated with a new chapter that draws on behavioral finance, the field that studies the psychology of investment decisions, the bestselling guide to investing evaluates the full range of financial opportunities.

John J. Murphy has updated his landmark bestseller Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets, to include all of the financial markets. This outstanding reference has already taught thousands of traders the concepts of technical analysis and their application in the futures and stock markets. Covering the latest developments in computer technology, technical tools, and indicators, the second edition features new material on candlestick charting, intermarket relationships, stocks and stock rotation, plus state-of-the-art examples and figures. From how to read charts to understanding indicators and the crucial role technical analysis plays in investing, readers gain a thorough and accessible overview of the field of technical analysis, with a special emphasis on futures markets. Revised and expanded for the demands of today's financial world, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing market behavior.

Economist, consultant, and Wall Street Journal contributor Alfred Rappaport provides managers and investors with the practical tools and tests for a corporate strategy that creates shareholder value. The ultimate test of corporate strategy, the only reliable measure, is whether it creates economic value for shareholders. After a decade of downsizings frequently blamed on shareholder value decision making, this book presents a new and indepth assessment of the rationale for shareholder value. Further, Rappaport presents provocative new insights on shareholder value applications to: (1) business planning, (2) performance evaluation, (3) executive compensation, (4) mergers and acquisitions, (5) interpreting stock market signals, and (6) organizational implementation. Readers will be particularly interested in Rappaport's answers to three management performance evaluation questions: (1) What is the most appropriate measure of performance? (2) What is the most appropriate target level of performance? and (3) How should rewards be linked to performance? Through the lens of high-stakes case studies, like the notable acquisition of Duracell International by Gillette, Rappaport dissects the intricate decisions and risks inherent in the merger and acquisition process. The shareholder value approach presented here has been widely embraced by publicly traded as well as privately held companies worldwide. Brilliant and incisive, this is the one book that should be required reading for managers and investors who want to stay on the cutting edge of success in a highly competitive global economy.

The most up-to-date and accurate market intelligence for superior investment decisions—from the world’s premier financial index! Standard & Poor's 500 Guide, 2013 Edition, contains hard-to-find data and analysis on the bluest of blue chip stocks—from Abbot Labs and GE to Microsoft and Yahoo! Comprehensive and fully updated information—from year-to-year stock values to overall company performance—make this the only resource you need to optimize your investment performance. Standard & Poor's provides the respected Standard & Poor's ratings and stock rankings, advisory services, data guides, and several closely watched and widely reported gauges of stock market activity.