Dynamic Stock Market History Charts Seek to Engage Investors

BOSTON, Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Financial Communications (MGH FC) has released two posters that illustrate the performance of the stock market: the 2010 Stock Market History Poster tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index since 1928; and the 2010 History of the Financial Markets Custom Chart tracks various asset classes and key indicators of interest to investors, such as the prime rate and the average real income per person. McGraw-Hill FC can customize both charts to meet the needs of any organization.

By offering these two distinct charts, McGraw-Hill Financial Communications has provided a unique way for both investment firms and individual advisors to share the history of the stock market with their investors, partners, and internal teams.

The 2010 Stock Market History Poster

With bold imagery and an easy-to-read timeline, this visually appealing poster highlights key events and developments that have shaped our world, the economy, and the stock market — including presidential elections, wars, technical advances, financial crises, and much more.

"Our goal is to provide our clients with educational resources rich in data and insight in all formats and venues — from the most sophisticated digital products to the dramatic artwork of the 2010 Stock Market Poster," says Larry McQuaid, general manager. In determining the images that best represent the tumultuous and history-making year of 2010, "Our panel chose the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti." Suitable for framing, the poster measures 36" by 13 1/8".

For a sample of the panoramic 2010 Stock Market History Poster, click here.

The 2010 History of the Financial Markets Custom Chart

As an alternative to a large panoramic poster, the 2010 History of the Financial Markets Custom Chart is designed in an 11" by 17" brochure format. A firm or an individual can completely customize the front and back covers of this presentation piece. Presenting key economic and financial indicators in a graphical format helps make sense of the ever-changing financial markets.

For a sample of the highly customizable 2010 History of the Financial Markets Chart, click here.

About McGraw-Hill Financial Communications

McGraw-Hill Financial Communications, a division of McGraw-Hill Professional in collaboration with Standard & Poor's, is a leading provider of print and Web-based content and services for financial services firms. Its offerings include investor education, retirement plan services, advisor communication tools, marketing productivity tools, and custom communications. As part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, McGraw-Hill Financial Communications leverages world-class content and data from leading brands such as Standard & Poor's and McGraw-Hill Education. The division is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Additional information is available at http://visitfc.com.

McGraw-Hill Professional is a leading global provider of print and electronic content and services for the business, technical, and medical communities. Its offerings include reference and certification books for all professional and educational disciplines and online solutions on business and financial, medical and health, engineering, and scientific topics. For more information, visit http://www.mhprofessional.com/.

McGraw-Hill Professional is a unit of McGraw-Hill Education. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn, and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com.

SOURCE McGraw-Hill Financial Communications