Industry reports and surveys provide an overview of the industry. They might include forces impacting the industry, major players, current trends and information on how to analyze the industry. Below are some recommended sources.
This link opens in a new windowIndustry market research and risk ratings reports
This link opens in a new windowQuantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and more
This link opens in a new windowIndustry, company, and investment analysis including S&P Industry Surveys; stock, mutual fund, and bond reports; The Outlook, and key ratios and by industry. 3 million private and public companies.
This link opens in a new windowArticles, market, industry and SWOT analysis reports, studies, and other business news
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The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by the U.S. Federal government and some commercial information sources for classifying businesses by industry.
To learn more about a specific market, see if you can locate a trade associations. Associations often provide information on industry trends, consumer buying habits within that industry, and help with networking. Some information is freely availalbe and other information may be restriced to members only.
This link opens in a new windowOnline directories of brands, associations, libraries, and broadcast media
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