Company/Industry Research
Databases
There are several databases that will allow you to perform company and industry research. The video tutorials below will show you how do this research. Even though the tutorials point to a particular type of research, there are many categories in the databases from which to choose from. As you do your research, pay attention to the other categories on the pages.
Company research
The following databases will help you find information about your company:
Date company founded/incorporated in Mergent Online
SWOT analysis in LexisNexis Academic
Financial ratios in Mergent Online
Stock reports in S&P NetAdvantage
Other resources:
Factiva: Access financials under the "Companies/Markets" tab at the top. Type company name and then choose "Financial Results."
Find industry information by choosing the "Industries" link on the left-hand side.
Industry research and news articles
The following databases will help you find industry information and news on your company:
Industry reports in S&P NetAdvantage
Industry reports in LexisNexis Academic
You can also find industry information in Factiva. Hover your mouse over the COMPANIES/MARKETS link at the top and then choose INDUSTRY. Select a category for an industry snapshot.
News
Wall Street Journal Online
NOTE: Use this video to help you find other magazines, journals or newspapers by title.
You can also look at Factiva and LexisNexis Academic for news articles.