Company research
Databases
There are several databases that will allow you to perform company 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.
Date company founded/incorporated in Mergent Online
SWOT analysis in LexisNexis Academic
SWOT analysis in Business Source Elite
Company financial ratios in Mergent Online
Stock reports in S&P NetAdvantage
Top companies by sales in LexisNexis
Other resources:
Factiva: Move your mouse over the COMPANIES/MARKETS tab at the top. Choose COMPANY. Type company name.
Find industry information by choosing the "Industries" link on the left-hand side of the page.