LibGuides: MBA Research Resources: Getting Started at the Gast Business Library

Business Librarian

Laura Leavitt Walesby
Head, Gast Business Library
leavitt9@msu.edu
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Best Bets - Company Research

MarketLine This link opens in a new window
Contains over 10,000 company profiles; 2,000 industry profiles; 100 country profiles; and over 2,500 company SWOT analyses. Industry profiles include Porter's Five Forces analyses.
Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
**Access is allowed for only two users at a time.**
Provides comprehensive company data for U.S. and International public and private companies (~35,000 public companies and ~23 million private companies) , including SEC filings (US only) and current and historical annual reports for U.S. and International public companies. To search the ~23 million private companies, select D&B Private Company Database.

ThomsonONE including Investext Reports
***Use Internet Explorer. Does not work in Firefox. You will have to allow pop-ups so you do not miss windows that open. Click on Research section to find the investext reports.*** Provides access to limited news and data for companies. Investext provides analyst research reports on companies and industries from top investment banks, brokerage firms, and consulting firms worldwide. Coverage is global and dates from 1980 to the present. Click the i for link to the old interface.
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These are three great resources to get started with when working on company research. For a more extensive list of resources please see our Company Research Guide linked below.

Company Research Guide

Best Bets - Industry Research

IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Provides readable high level analysis for industries from the United States, some US states, worldwide, and in Canada and China. Includes supply chain, market share, and ease of entry industry data.
Passport GMID This link opens in a new window
Provides U.S. and International reports, data, and news for industries, companies and brands, economy, and consumers. It focuses more on the consumer products and services but also also contains sections supply sections for ingredients and packaging.

These two resources are great places to get started when working on industry research. For a more extensive list of resources please see our Industry Research Guide linked below.

Industry Research Guide

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Best Bets - Company Research

Best Bets - Industry Research