Company research is complicated and only a sample of resources and research techniques are highlighted here. For additional tips, see the more detailed guide linked below.
While a company's own website will often include information about its history, you must evaluate whether the information is objective or biased. Consider using these additional sources for historical background on a company.
Provides company directory and business profile information for companies in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. Click on “Start Searching” to run a search.
Each of the following subscription (SLU-only) resources can be used to find company profiles and/or financial information. Company profiles may include such information as corporate history, executive leadership, financial performance, market share, and more.
Covers all areas of business, including marketing, accounting, finance and management. News articles, market research reports, industry and company profiles.
This database provides access to Standard & Poor's resources such as Stock Reports, Market Snapshots, and the Daily Stock Price Record for NASDAQ, American, and New York stock exchanges.
Provides business and financial research on non-publicly traded (private) corporations in the US and internationally.
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One way to assess a particular company's financial health is to compare its financial statement and ratios to an aggregate norm for the industry in which it operates.