You might find it useful to consult the periodical and newspaper indexes listed below to locate articles that have appeared about your company. These sources provide some general information about companies. Hoover's Handbook of American Business Ref. Hoover's Handbook of Emerging Companies Ref. The Moody's Manuals provide an overview that includes a brief company history, description of the business, names of officers and directors, selected balance sheet statistics, and more.
Some companies have more comprehensive coverage.
Each of the manuals is updated with weekly News Reports. Moody's Industrial Manual Ref. Moody's OTC Industrial Manual Ref. Moody's OTC Unlisted Manual Ref. Moody's Public Utilities Manual Ref.