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Read about the differences between public vs. private companies.

	Business Insights: Global Provides US and worldwide company and industry information; industry research reports; case studies; economic and business statistics; and journal articles.
	Business Source Premier Over 2200 full-text journals, as well as market research reports, industry reports, country reports, and company profiles. In addition, the supplemental Regional Business News provides access to nearly 100 regional U.S. and Canadian business publications.
	ReferenceUSA Find businesses in the U.S. and Canada by type, size, and location, as well as by name, address, and phone number. ReferenceUSA provides company profiles and can be used for market research, sales and job leads. Provides a corporate tree structure. Includes limited download options. Tutorials and webcasts.
	Advertising Redbooks Particularly good for information on advertising agencies and PR firms, their clients, and their markets. Also provides extensive information on all major companies that advertise, including personnel, brand names, competitors, advertising expenditures, advertising agencies. Search by company name, brand name, officer title, location, industry, size.
	Standard and Poor's NetAdvantage Investment reports on stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, plus company profiles and the S&P Outlook. Daily Price Record includes historical stock prices from 1984 to present With a new Financial Literacy section.
	Value Line Financial information about publicly traded companies and industry analysis. Provides information on stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertibles. Select RESEARCH HUB to access Investment Surveys.
	Morningstar Investment Research Center Financial information about publicly traded companies, company contact information, company profiles, analyst reports, and industry peer comparisons. Provides information on stocks, mutual funds, ETFs (exchange-traded-funds), and return information on various investment indexes, sectors, industries, and fund categories.

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Public vs. Private Company Information

Public companies issue shares of stock that are traded openly on one or more exchange, such as the NASDAQ or NYSE. They must file various forms and documents about their financial performance and governance structure with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Private companies are not traded on any stock exchange, and they generally do not have to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, finding reliable information on private companies can be quite challenging.

Consider these tips for finding and using information on private companies:

Look for directory listings, company profiles, and news articles using the databases and websites on this guide.
Try to find local news coverage in the areas where the company's headquarters or other facilities are located.
Financials for private companies are often reported as "estimates" and may not be current.
Many private companies have websites with useful information.

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