Business and Economics > Business
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JoAnne Nartowicz, Georgetown College
- American Stock Exchange
- "As the nation's second largest floor-based exchange, the American
Stock Exchange has a significant presence in common stocks, index shares
and equity derivative securities. On the Amex, trading is conducted through
an advanced centralized Specialist system combining the speed of computer
delivered orders with the liquidity of customer driven markets."
- Federation of International Trade
Associations
- The Federation of International Trade Associations provides comprehensive
information for international business including entering international
markets, codes and standards, and more.
- GlobalEdge
- GlobalEdge includes links to business directories, corporate information,
regional and country-specific information, government resources, world stock
exchanges, trade law, and more.
- Hoover's Online: The Business Network
- Hoover's offers approximately 14,000 company capsules (brief company descriptions
and financials) for free.
- International Trade Administration
- The International Trade Administration conducts a comprehensive program
of data development and dissemination, and research and analysis on international
and domestic trade and investment issues to promote trade influence trade
policies.
- KyBiz.com: Kentucky Business Online
- This site provides business information for and about Kentucky. It includes
links to the Lane Report, Kentucky Business Resources, Kentucky Industries
and more.
- Kentucky Cabinet for Economic
Development
- The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development provides information about
Kentucky businesses, including statistics, community profiles, and fact
sheets. The site also includes business start-up guides, information on
small and minority businesses, and international trade information.
- Kentucky Council of Area Development
Districts
- The fifteen Area Development Districts provide complete coverage for Kentucky's
120 counties. They serve as forums, clearinghouses, technical centers and
conveners for the region they serve. They also serve as a systematic linkage
between local leadership, the Governor's office, state and federal agencies,
and private organizations.
- Kentucky Secretary
of State's Online Business Database
- Use this site to find information on corporation status, registered agent
and address, initial directors, current officers, date of incorporation,
address of principal office, activity history, and any assumed names for
over 360,000 Kentucky businesses.
- Kentucky World Trade Center
- The Kentucky World Trade Center helps Kentucky companies compete on a
global level, providing links to resources and upcoming events.
- NASDAQ
- "Since its introduction as the world's first electronic stock market,
Nasdaq has been at the forefront of innovation. Now Nasdaq is the fastest
growing major stock market in the world — and home to over half of the companies
traded on the primary U.S. markets. "
- New York Stock Exchange
- "The NYSE strives to be an educator and a resource for the investment
community. To achieve that goal, we have created a special section for novice
investors, a designated area for the press, easy access to market data,
and links to NYSE listed company websites."
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- The SEC provides links to various stock exchanges and company SEC filings
through the EDGAR database.
- Thomas Register
- This is the world's leading resource to look up information about products
and services, company names, or brand names. Free to use but first-time
users must register on the site.
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Last Updated: Tuesday, 16-Mar-2004 13:39:13 EDT
