Locating Industry Information Tutorial

Introduction
What is the industry code for the industry you are researching?
Where can I find a profile of the industry, including basic data, composite industry data, and an indication of key issues and trends?
Where can I obtain industry-wide norms for common financial ratios?
What about data from Census Statistics?
Trade and professional associations play an important role in disseminating industry information.
Where can I find recent articles about an industry that have been published in news magazines, trade journals, and newspapers?
Brokerage house reports can also be a good source of information on specific companies and industries.
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