Their annual reports provide a great synopsis of performance over the last year. From the Public Register's Annual Report Service , you can request a copy of more than 3,600 public companies' annual reports free of charge. Business Wire and PR Newswire are two of the best resources for keeping track of company news. Both allow you to search by keyword or industry. For general business news, try magazines like Fortune and Business Week .
Local newspapers can also provide valuable information.
The New York Public Library points out online and offline resources that will aid your search. Researching Companies on the Internet Debbie Flanagan helps visitors leverage the Web to find high-level company information. Search the vault for candid profiles of companies and careers. Smart Business Supersite Explore more than 60 business categories. BizWeb A guide to more than 43,000 companies in 192 categories.