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This site offers up-to-the-minute information about the stock market as well as breaking news about all things business. This site can help you stay on top of the latest trends affecting your industry.

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This database contains archived articles, resources, and tools for those pursuing an MBA, as well as those with a general interest in business. You can find lists of books, case studies, articles, and links that may be of interest to business students.

This blog offers news and information for small business owners. The SBA site can also help with finding funding information and relief programs.


Demographic Information

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on expenditures, income and consumer unit characterisitics.

This Bureau of Labor Statistics site measures the amount of time people spend on various activities, such as paid work, childcare, volunteering, and socializing.

Features demographic research mapping tools that allow for demographic data analysis. The main goal is to visually display the demographic change that has occurred in the U.S. since 1790 through present down to the zip code or a city block level.

Statista offers research, reports, and statistics from 170 industries for your use. Many of the site’s top-level statistics can be viewed for free, but you have to create an account to view the full breakdown and sources.