Start your research with an industry profile. It will supply background information on how the industry operates, identify industry trends, and often list the top companies in the sector. Many also analyze company performance and provide aggregate financial data and forecasts. I

After you've found an industry profile and understand a little about how the industry operates, your research can follow several paths:

Identify competitors in the industry

Look for market research reports and market data

Find statistics about the industry

Read what Wall Street analysts have to say

Use ratios to benchmark the industry

Search for news about the industry

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Learn how to:

• Focus your research topic
• Plan your research strategy
• Identify relevant sources of information
• Find and evaluate sources efficiently