Library Resources: Quick Answers

Common questions and their answers are provided below - click on a tab to see information related to that specific topic.

Companies

Industries

Where can I find a list of a company's competitors?

Search Hoover's Online for public, private, and international companies. Scroll down to Top Competitors.
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Search IBISWorld for articles and market research reports.
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How do I find information on small companies?

Search in Lexis-Nexis academic universe. Choose Business then Company Profiles.
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Search in Hoover's Online for Company profiles and histories.
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Search in Thompson One Banker for Company filings, analyst reports and private equity.
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Where do I find current news about a company?

In Factiva search on the desired company's name, or use the Companies/Markets tab, click on company and search by company name or ticker.
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Where can I find industry profiles and analysis?

How do I find information on banks and banking?

How do I find aggregate industry ratios that include private companies?

Almanac of business and industrial financial ratios: Find it in the Library Catalog. Thompson Grand Reading Room - HF5681R25T68 2009.
RMA Annual Statement Studies: Find it in the Library Catalog. Thompson Grand Reading Room - HF5681B2R618 2009.

Where can I find global industry surveys?

How to find employment size in U.S. industries?

View Data Tables at the U.S. Census Bureau

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