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Business: Public Company Research

Public Company Research Tools

MERGENT Online This link opens in a new window
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Industry research and information about companies traded on the NYSE, AMEX, and NASDAQ

EDGAR | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Find registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms by typing the name or ticker symbol of a company

Statista This link opens in a new window
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Now including Consumer Insights! Quantitative data and data visualizations on media, business, finance, politics, and other topics

AnnualReports.com
Annual reports written for shareholders and some SEC 10-K forms.

Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
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SWOT Analyses: Under "Publication Type," select "SWOT Analysis."
SWOT reports detail a company's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats.

Nonprofit Organization Research

Candid (formerly Foundation Center and GuideStar) This link opens in a new window
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Non-profit data for donors, grantmakers, and businesses. Foundation Center and GuideStar are Candid.

Earnings Call Transcripts

Corporate websites: Check the Investor Relations section for the earnings calls calendar, podcasts, or transcripts.

Seeking Alpha
Search for a company, then select "Earnings" and "Transcripts". Be prepared to create a free account to read entire transcripts.
Reuters Finance Conference Calls

Competitive Research

Market Research and Competitive Analysis | U.S. Small Business Administration
Tools to find a competitive advantage for your small business
TrendWatching
This paid tool offers free quarterly summary reports.