The Outlook [1], the oldest continually published United States investment newsletter, is now available online [1]! Previously, customers would have to visit one of the branches carrying the newsletter but now The Outlook [1] can be accessed in-house where customers can take advantage of librarian help or at a home/work.

From the vendor:

Drawing from the deep expertise of CFRA’s widely respected staff of strategists, researchers and analysts, The Outlook identifies the developments and trends that affect stock performance and makes recommendations on when to buy, hold, and sell.

A regular feature in The Outlook is CFRA’s proven investment decision-making tool: STARS (STock Appreciation Ranking System). CFRA’s STARS should be of vital interest to every investor because it evaluates the immediate investment potential of about 1,100 U.S. stocks, with particular emphasis on the timing of investment decisions. The outstanding track record of STARS is what makes The Outlook stand alone amongst other investment websites. Since 1987, our equity analysts’ recommended strong buys, as a whole, have outperformed the market by several hundred percentage points.*

STARS rankings and summaries are strategically integrated with the other investment advice in The Outlook, which includes weekly notes from the CFRA Investment Policy Committee, chaired by Chief Investment Strategist Sam Stovall, and articles on the most important investment themes of the week. With the analytical experience of CFRA’s analyst team, The Outlook’s comprehensive guidance can help you stay on top of market movements and business trends, spot the best buys, and make informed and profitable investment decisions.

The Outlook [1] will be available to customers starting on October 10^th but staff get an early preview! Visit The Outlook [1] and familiarize yourself with the content and tools. If this is your first experience with The Outlook [1], you might find the attached handout titled How to Get the Most from The Outlook helpful. 

Action Steps

1. Practice opening and downloading the most current issue.
2. Practice opening and downloading an issue from 2011.
3. Practice opening and printing an issue.

Report any trouble you have accessing or downloading any issues!

Talking Points

• The library is a good place for investment research. With a library card, you can access the leading investment newsletter, The Outlook [1], from anywhere.
• Looking for stock recommendations? The current issue of The Outlook [1] is available online through the library.
• Light historical stock research is easy to do with The Outlook [1] online archives.