Use the databases described in
Articles to learn more about an industry and the companies in that sector. Search using 'keywords' that describe the product, technology, sector or company names and people. In business research a single article or source will provide all the answers. Bits of information from a variety of sources will however start to add up to a coherent picture.
Note:
What are NAICS and SIC codes?
Reports
Publication coverage: Daily updates for current data.
- Provides overview 'Industry Reports' by sector. Includes all major industries in Canada.
- Provides U.S. and global industry research report modules.
Covering over 700 industries, each report consists of 30-40 pages of key statistics and analysis on market characteristics, operating conditions, performance (current & forecast), competitive landscape and more. Search for industries by keyword(s) or browse a list of American industries defined according to the five-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Publication coverage: Varies
- Click on Industries on the top menu bar. In-depth analysis of major industries, including data, forecasts and trends and comparative analysis.
- At the Search screen:
- go to the Sources section and type: Mergent Industry Reports
- when it appears in the list, click on the title (it should turn gold) to select it
- remove ‘All Publications’
- adjust Date to more than ‘in the last 3 months’
- input some keywords in the text input box
- click on the Run Search button to view the list of reports
TIP: If you'd just like to browse a list of Mergent Industry Reports, you can search for a common word such as 'sector' or a geographical region (e.g., North America, Asia Pacific, Europe etc.) to view the range of industries available.
Publication coverage: 1886 - present
Browse and search Industry Profiles using the menu on the right.
For Datamonitor Reports, search using descriptive keywords and the term 'datamonitor'.
Publication coverage: 1995 - present
Reports, hype cycles, magic quadrants on IT products, services and the sector. Analysis and advice for the users and vendors of technology. Some current reports are not available on our academic subscription.
Publication coverage: 1998 - present
Data and reports on national, provincial and metropolitan economic trends & forecasts, industries, organizational performance and public policy issues. The Conference Board of Canada is business oriented, but non-partisan.
Browse by Topic (menu on the left) to view the ’Industry Sector Economics’ link.
Free registration required.
Access restricted to the Queen's community (5 user limit)
Research/Company Research provides in-depth research reports developed by expert analysts at nearly 1600 of the world's top investment banks, brokerage houses, and research firms. Research reports are global in coverage and become available as soon as their release terms allow - from 3 days to a few weeks after release. Historical research reports are available back to 1982.
In Company Research use the 'Advanced Research Page' to search by industry keywords in the text, title or contents of the reports. Or use the Screening & Analysis tab on the left to access Advanced Research.
Also known as: Investext
- Free summaries of fee-based reports compiled by Market Research World.
- Provides industry financials and recommendations (stock market). Includes information on companies listed on U.S. exchanges.
Associations
Web Search for Industry
Association sites
Associations Canada 
HS17.A78t (latest at SL Reference Desk)
Encyclopedia of
Associations
HS17.G15 (latest at SL Reference Desk)
Government and Statistical Agencies
Queen's Government
Documents Website
- For Statistics Canada, Industry Canada, US, OECD, EU and other
data....
Statistics
Canada
- Browse by Subject at bottom of page.
Industry Canada
- Includes statistics and analysis of industry sectors, trade
and the economy. Click By Industrial
Sector.
U.S. Business and Industry
Census Bureau - Economic Programs
- Provides data by sector, includes Annual Survey of
Manufacturers and more ...
U.S. Department
of Commerce International Trade Administration - Manufacturing
and Services
- Provides research and analysis. Links to resources on
industries such as Aerospace, Energy, Metals, Telecommunications.
Find market research, publications, statistics ....
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