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How did the company that you are researching perform last year?
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What new developments is your company involved in?
Brokerage house reports can also be a good source of information on specific companies and industries.
Who is leading your company?
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Do the numbers in the Annual Report and 10-K filings mean that your company had a good year or a bad year?
 
Does your company have a comfortable amount of working capital? Is your company heavily relying on debt for financing purposes? Financial ratios can help you answer these and related questions. To find financial ratios for the industry in which your company competes see the Company Finances print resources page.
 
 
 
 
 
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