Some industry resources are organized or indexed by an industry classification number. It can be helpful to note this number when using some of the resources listed on the Industry Research guide to browse more effectively for relevant information.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
SIC is a system for classifying industries by a four-digit code. The NAICS was developed to replace the SIC code, but some resources still contain the SIC.
Contains the full-text Wall Street Journal newspaper which has extensive coverage of stock markets, finance, investments and business-oriented news. We have access to 1984-current.
A news aggregator database; one of the best places to access news stories from around the world. Content is often native language of publication. Also: Company profile pages and industry reports (see Companies/Markets dropdown in top menu bar). Company pages give you a good overview of a company + all the most recent relevant news stories in one place.