Getting Started: Top Resources at the GSB Library
Key resources at the GSB Library for business research.
Tips for Using GSB Library Resources
Bookmark the Business Databases & Datasets page to connect to resources like PitchBook and Capital IQ.
- The links on our website authenticate you so you get Stanford's access.
- The descriptions will link to any special instructions, such as creating accounts or troubleshooting.
Access online news and magazines, including WSJ, FT, Bloomberg.com, and the Economist.
Learn how to find an article through Stanford's libraries to read scholarly journal articles/published papers.
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 windowResearch 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 access | PitchBook search help - 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.
Note: If you're looking for analyst reports, use LSEG Workspace instead. Learn more.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students for academic use only.
Help: Capital IQ access & Excel Plug-in instructions | Capital IQ search help - LSEG Workspace This link opens in a new windowFinancial terminal from the London Stock Exchange Group (formerly Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv). 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. Replaced Eikon.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Help: LSEG 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 windowWe have limited downloads. See other options if you need to download thousands of records.
Web platform with current information about millions of public and private companies worldwide. Includes financials, SWOT reports, IT strategy, some industry and analyst reports, and more. See also available D&B historical datasets.
Stanford GSB Alumni: Access D&B Hoovers
Help: D&B Hoovers search help
