Getting Started: Top Resources at the GSB Library
Key resources at the GSB Library for business research.
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Tips for Using GSB Library Resources
Bookmark the Business Databases & Datasets page to connect to resources like PitchBook and Capital IQ.
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Access online news and magazines, including WSJ, FT, Bloomberg.com, and the Economist.
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Find books at Stanford. Most GSB Library books are on the lower level of Bass. Many items assigned in class are available on reserve.
Most Popular Business Databases
- PitchBook This link opens in a new windowIf you are unable to login, see PitchBook Access.
Research companies, deals, funds, and investors across the private investment lifecycle worldwide. Great for venture capital (VC) and startup research.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Help: PitchBook accounts | Pitchbook mobile app access | Video tutorials
- Capital IQ This link opens in a new windowData on public and private companies, financial statements, M&A deals, and executives and boards worldwide. By S&P Global.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students for academic use only.
Help: Capital IQ access & Excel Plug-in instructions | Capital IQ search help | Analyst/Equity Reports - Refinitiv Workspace This link opens in a new windowFinancial terminal from Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters). Provides access to global pricing data (stocks and bonds), company fundamentals, I/B/E/S estimates, ESG data, deals and league tables, analyst reports, and more. Replaces Thomson ONE and Eikon.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Help: Refinitiv Workspace access information | Video Tutorials | Analyst/Equity Reports - Statista This link opens in a new windowStatistics on many topics, industries, and markets. Use the Source tab on the chart page to track down more data. Go to Insights > Consumer Insights to get country-level consumer behavior and brand preference data.
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowU.S., Global, and China industry reports that cover industry performance drivers. Includes a US Industry Wizard to create lists of industries.
Help: IBISWorld search help
- D&B Hoovers This link opens in a new windowData about millions of public and private companies worldwide. Includes financials, SWOT reports, IT strategy, some industry and analyst reports, and more. Good for building current company lists.
Stanford GSB Alumni: Access D&B Hoovers
Help: D&B Hoovers search help
