Company Overviews
- MarketLine Company Profiles This link opens in a new windowType the company name into the search box. The MarketLine (formerly Datamonitor) report includes a revenue analysis, a SWOT analysis, top competitors, major products & services and a company view.
- Factiva This link opens in a new windowSelect the Companies/Markets option. Type in company name or ticker into the search box. The company snapshot includes latest news, peer comparison and key financials.
- Hoover's Company Records This link opens in a new windowType the company name or ticker symbol into the Search box.
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowType the company name or ticker symbol into the Company Search box.
- NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowType the company name or ticker symbol into the Search Box at the top of the page.
Company Articles
- ProQuest One Business This link opens in a new window
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
- Factiva This link opens in a new window
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
For additional company resources, see Company Information Sources.
Company Directories and Descriptions
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowIn-depth company information and financials for international public companies. Allows you to export financials into Excel and create company comparisons using ratios and other financial metrics. Good source for annual reports and company 10K’s. Provides access to research reports written by analysts at leading investment banks, brokerage houses and consulting firms. Click on the Investext tab to access the analyst reports.
- Company Dossier through Nexis UniIn the Company Dossier box, click on “Create a Company List” to create a list of international or U.S. companies by industry, geographic area and revenue. Rank U.S. companies by sales.
- Data Axle Reference Solutions This link opens in a new window
Current and historical directories of U.S. businesses and consumers. Search businesses by company name, geographic area, business type, SIC code, revenue, location, number of employees and more. Also includes job and internship listings.
- CB Insights This link opens in a new windowCB Insights tracks global venture capital, angel investment, private equity, M&A, and IPO activity related to private companies. Access to CB Insights requires that you create an individual account using your BU email address. Please note: Remote Access requires using the VPN.
- PitchBookFor Questrom students: Go to questrom.pitchbook.com and create an account with a BU email address.
Corporate Social Responsibility
- MSCI ESG Direct This link opens in a new windowTracks the social, environmental and governance of corporations throughout the world.
Search for articles on socially responsible initiatives:
- ProQuest One Business This link opens in a new window
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
- Factiva This link opens in a new window
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
For additional company resources, see Company Information Sources.
Private Company Information
Information on private companies, especially financial information is challenging to find. Company overviews and articles from business and trade publications are good sources for private company information.
Company Overviews
- MarketLine Company Profiles This link opens in a new window
- Factiva This link opens in a new window
- Hoover's Company Records This link opens in a new window
Article Databases
- ProQuest One Business This link opens in a new window
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
- Factiva This link opens in a new window
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
Company Financials
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowSome private company financial information is available in Mergent Online through the D&B 20 Million Plus Private Company Search. See Mergent Tutorial.
