Business Subject Guide
Industry Information
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Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios
HF 5681 .R25 T68 (Reference Desk Collection)
Financial and operating ratios for about 200 industries with figures for each covering 50 financial performance items. These are arranged by 6 digit NAIC industry classifications codes similar to the SIC codes, with 13 benchmarks. There is an alphabetical industry index at the end.
Business and Company Resource Center
Business and Company Resource Center provides information for domestic and international companies, industry associations, a SWOT analysis for some companies, company financials, and company histories, industry rankings, market share data and more.
A list to more than 8,000 ranked companies and other subjects that appear in over 1,000 periodicals, newspapers, financial services, statistical annuals, and other sources. It is arranged by specific subject, and the data about each usually includes the criteria for the ranking, the names of the top 5 or 10 in the ranking, the source. Click on the "Publication: tab at the top. Select the title and click on the title or use "Quick Search."
Provides key business ratios and industry norms for over 800 lines of business and 14 key ratios. Industry norms are based on the SIC code of the company. Industry ratios provide a side-by-side comparison of a business with it’s industry peers. They represent median statistics derived from D&B financial statement database of public and private companies. Updated quarterly. HF 5681 .R25 I537x (Reference Desk Collection)
Manufacturing & Distribution USA : Industry Analyses, Statistics and Leading Companies
Presents statistics on numerous NAICS classifications in the manufacturing, wholesaling and retail industries. Compiled from the most recent government publications. Covers input-output data by industrial sector when available as well as classifications of leading public and private corporations in each industry. 5th ed. 2009. This title is part of Gale Virtual Reference Library. One in the database select from the Basic Search Business and click on the plus, scroll down the list of titles to find the directory. Select "Manufacturing & Distribution USA."
MarketLine Business Information Centre
This database compiles business information using primary and secondary research to create 10,000 company, 2,000 industry, and 50 country profiles. MarketLine includes daily updates of relevant news, comments and analysis, company history, and a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) within company profiles.
An annual compilation of reported market share data from business periodical literature. Includes data on companies, products and services and also provides information on brand competitors. Also located at the Reference Desk: HG 5410 .M35 2009 (Reference Desk Collection). For European or international based companies and products, refer to the appropriate companion publications: HF 5410 .M35 2009 (Reference Desk Collection) World Market Share Reporter. HF 5410 .W67 (Reference).
Search over 7,000 stocks and 13,000 mutual funds to determine where to invest your money. Identify stocks and funds that meet your criteria and read reports prepared by Morningstar analysts. Obtain an analysis of your current portfolio or see how the stocks and funds you select work together to form a balanced portfolio.
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Standard & Poor's is an international investment research and commentary database. Includes independent credit ratings, indices such as S&P 500, risk evaluation, stock reports, mutual funds research, company descriptions and financial data.
This database provides industry sector analysis, research, trends, and statistics for 32 different industries. Includes alternative, renewable & conventional energy; automotive; biotechnology; health care; outsourcing & offshoring; wireless & Wi-Fi; retail; telecommunications; supply chain; sports; transportation & logistics; apparel; e-commerce and more. Use "Build-A-Report" to export your information in PDF format. Updated weekly.
Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys
Included in the database NetAdvantage from Standard & Poors. Reports on over 50 industries including the following: industry trends, how the industry operates, key industry ratios and statistics, how to analyze a company, a glossary, industry references, and comparative company financial analysis.
Trade and Industry is no longer a separate database. It is included in ABI/Inform Complete. Contains business periodicals and newsletters with a trade or industry focus providing users with industry news, product and competitive information, marketing trends, and more. Coverage: 1971 to date.
The Value Line Research Center includes data on stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks. Value Line also analyzes overall stock market trends and individual companies by industry group. The corporate analyses are objective, statistical, and uniform in approach.
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Value Line Investment Survey - Plus Edition
The Value line Investment Survey - Plus Edition database provides data on stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks. The Plus Edition includes current and previous Company Reports, Selection & Opinion, and (Standard) Investment Survey Summary & Index Reports, and Investment Survey Small & MidCap Edition Summary & Index Reports. Search by symbol, company name, or by issue date and then name of company. Coverage starts in January 1997.
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Librarian's Comment: The online database covers the current year only for previous years use the print copy located at the Waldo Library Reference Department. HF 5681 .R25 I537x Ask at the Central Reference Desk on the first floor.