SNL Financial Now Provides Research Reports From D.A. Davidson & Co.

SNL Financial, the leading sector-focused provider of essential business intelligence to investment banks, money managers and corporations, today announced the immediate availability of equity research reports from D.A. Davidson & Co. via SNL`s online information service.

D.A. Davidson & Co. joins a full roster of outstanding financial institutions whose research is now easily accessible from SNL.

"We are thrilled to provide our clients with access to D.A. Davidson & Co.`s award-winning research in all the sectors we cover, including new media, investment companies, real estate, energy, financial technology, and banks & thrifts," said SNL President Mike Chinn. "This quality analysis will augment SNL`s focused research suite and provide substantial value to our clients."

"We utilize fundamental research and analysis to evaluate investment opportunities in the leading companies in our focus industries," said William A. Johnstone, President and CEO of Davidson Companies. "By placing an emphasis on publishing frequent research reports and updates on the companies under coverage, we can ensure that SNL`s clients are kept abreast of the most recent company and industry developments which may affect valuations." 

For details on SNL access to research, click here: http://www.snl.com/interactivex/info.aspx?Action=about_equity_research_reports.htm

About D.A. Davidson & Co.
D.A. Davidson & Co. is the largest full-service investment firm based in the Northwest, providing customized financial services to individual and institutional investors across the nation and overseas. The employee-owned firm is recognized for award-winning research focused on several sectors, as well for the Davidson 99 Regional Stock Index®, a benchmark of the Northwest`s economic landscape.

D.A. Davidson & Co.`s Contact
Jacquie Burchard
406.791.7465
JBurchard@dadco.com

About SNL Financial
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