LibGuides: Finding Industry Information: Industry Information

Recommended Websites

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System Search
You can use the second keyword search box to enter industry keywords and find SIC codes that are related.
Business Wire: News by Industry
Select an industry of interest from the menu to get industry news and updates. Use the Specific Categories links next to an industry to refine your search.
International Trade Administration: Data & Analysis
Use the Industries menu on the left to get reports and statistics related to industry.
Industry Directories
This portal is from the Federation of International Trade Associations. Browse the list of industries to select an industry you need. You will get a listing of related directories, companies, and organizations.
Yahoo Finance: Industry Center
Browse this list of industries by sector to find news, top companies, and financials for each industry.
North American Industry Classification System
Browse a list of industries from the Census Bureau. You can use the associated number codes to do industry searches in Business Source Premier, Business Insights Essentials, and Mergent Online.

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See the NAICS FAQ for more background and information about using NAICS.
http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/faqs/faqs.html