Trade associations collect data and publish research for their members and often make some of this freely available. Note that these groups serve as lobbyists for their industry, so their research will likely be somewhat biased, but it is still a great place to start, especially if you don't have access to a subscription-based industry overview tool.
A statistics portal that provides data from marketing surveys and industry studies.
Contains detailed reports on over 700 industries in the United States. Also includes company and segment benchmarking metrics. Reports are based on the NAICS code.
A major source of newspapers, web news, and industry news, containing 28,000 sources from over 200 countries in 23 languages. Includes Wall Street Journal television transcripts and newswires. Includes company profiles.
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Full access to the Wall Street Journal, with global coverage of business and financial news, in addition to national and international news. Includes English, Chinese, and Japanese editions.