Useful sources of information

Linked to this page are a links to over 180 information sources for technology and business markets. The list is out of date by now, but many of the major sources are still around. We are leaving the page here to help those who might want a starting point.

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We regularly conduct market intelligence gathering exercises from these and other sources and can provide a fast overview of a market or topic area. These lists are updated periodically and we would appreciate it if you could report any links that have stopped working or seem to link to the wrong place.


General sources and other lists of research sources

  • The Marketing Research Library
    Links to general sources of information across a wide variety of markets. Quite generalist.
  • US government resources for exporters
    Library of market research information and sources focused on exporters, but generally applicable.
  • Marketresearch.com Large data bank and repository of market research reports for sale

  • Other useful information sources

  • Companies House (UK)
  • Eurostat - statistics office of the EU, lots of European data
  • Hoovers - US stock exchange financial information
  • Mintel - Wide ranging collection of research reports including primary data
  • Keynote - wide range of reports across subject areas
  • Euromonitor - similar to keynote
  • Datamonitor.com - Good vertical market stats
  • Business.com - financial information
  • Mffais - US mutual fund shareholdings
  • Investor and shareholder discussions and news
  • Japan Inc. Magazine - Resources
  • London Stock Exchange - List of companies and details
  • UK Government's Office for National Statistics
  • US Stock Exchange filings
  • Wall Street Research Net

  • For help and advice on gathering secondary data please contact info@dobney.com