Business and Finance

Top quality industry market research, industry risk ratings, company research, global industry research, and economic and demographic data. Also includes iExpert reports, for summarized key points and call prep questions.

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This source includes many recognized industry surveys, such as Freedonia, MarketLine, STAT-USA, and Emerging Markets Direct. Also included are the RMA Annual Statements. This is particularly useful for international industry reports.

From Euromonitor, this source features news and analysis on various product, service, and supply industries. Includes detailed consumer data for the US and 205 other countries.
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Mintel reports analyze market sizes and trends, market segmentation, and consumer attitudes and purchasing habits, as well as assessing the future of the market. (Users need to create a login before using for the first time)

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Use to track stock returns for the last 5 day, year, and 5 years in a given industry. (see "Industries" under the "Markets" heading)