Corporate reports and press releases are written by management and are often viewed as public relations or sales materials. An analyst should review information on the economy and the company’s industry and compare the company to its competitors. This information can be acquired from sources such as trade journals, statistical reporting services, and government agencies. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings include Form 8-K, which a company must file to report events such as acquisitions and disposals of major assets or changes in its management or corporate governance and proxy statements, which are a good source of information about the election of (and qualifications of) board members, compensation, management qualifications, and the issuance of stock options. |
