Find the industry in Standard & Poor’s. (Note: Standard

& Poor’s uses broad categories of industry. For example, an apparel or home-furnishings store would be included under “Retail” or “Textiles.”)

Standard & Poor’s Industry Surveys, designed for investors, provides insight into various industries and the companies that compete within those industries. The “Basic Analysis”
section gives overviews of industry trends and issues. The other sections define some basic industry terms, report the latest revenues and earnings of more than 1,000 companies, and occasionally list major reference books and trade associations.