This guide provides links to core resources for researching Companies.  The amount of information available about a company depends on whether the company is public or private. For public companies (companies whose stock is available for sale to the public), a large amount of information may be found in books, annual reports, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, and in newspaper and periodical articles. For private companies, much less information is available than for public companies. For private companies, there are no SEC reporting requirements; there may be no annual reports; there may be little or no information in books or in newspaper or journal articles.

Use the tabs to navigate through the pages of this guide.

• Find Articles  -  search for articles and e-journals related to particular Companies
  
• Books -  search for books on Companies
• Company Information -resources to help you find company information
• Company Directories and Lists -resources to help you find companies and specific lists kept on companies
  

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For more in-depth research, please consult with one of the librarians in the Foster Business Library or send us your question.