Library Guides: COVID-19: Business Research and Resources: Business Research: COVID-19

Introduction

In light of the global pandemic affecting individuals, companies, industries, and markets worldwide, Turchin Library created this guide to business databases with reports and articles about the novel coronavirus and its business, economic, and financial impacts.

In addition to keyword searching, many databases include the ability to add additional filters like company name, industry or NAICS code, location, and type of document. Try narrowing your search using these filters. Additionally, many databases include a "News" section featuring information about companies, industries, and regions.

COVID-19 News & Reports

ABI/INFORM Collection
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by company name, industry/ NAICS code, and location in the search bars below. Add additional filters for source, document, and language types.
Database includes links to The Economist and Wall Street Journal.
Business Source Complete
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by publication, document, and language type. Additional filters for NAICS/Industry Codes or company title near bottom of screen.
Capital IQ
Search for company, people, funds, etc. by name, then browse "News, Events & Filings" and more via links on the left side of the screen.

** Available to current Tulane students, faculty, and staff. To access this database, use the 'new user' link to create a login using your Tulane email address. Please note that Tulane users must access Capital IQ from the library website database list. Do not go directly to capitaliq.com. **
Factiva
Full-text coverage of newspapers, periodicals, and other sources of business and general news, plus company reports, industry reports, and financial data compiled by Dow-Jones and Reuters. Note: Factiva allows for a maximum of 8 concurrent users.
Hoover's Company Profiles (Business Market Research Collection)
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in search bar at top of screen. Then add filters such as Company, Location, NAICS code, and document type.
NewsBank
The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community.
Newspaper Source Plus
Newspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires and news magazines. In addition, it offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Included is cover-to-cover full text for The Christian Science Monitor and The Los Angeles Times as well as selected full text from hundreds of regional newspapers. International newspaper coverage includes cover-to-cover full text for The Times (London), The Toronto Star, The Australian, and more. Newswire coverage includes AP Online (Associated Press), Asia Pulse, Canadian Press Wire, World Stream Newswires and more.
Nexis Uni
Search for news stories. Apply filters including location, date, subject, and industry.
SimplyAnalytics
Find U.S. COVID-19 data by date, county or state. Rank and compare counties by infection rates and more.

To locate this data, select the Data tab, click on the "Data Folder" view (located just below the data search box), then scroll to the bottom of the list of data folders, OR click on the Health category icon from the Data tab, then check box next to COVID-19 in the list of health sub-categories.

NOTE: There is a limit of five (5) concurrent users. Users must create a free account in order to save work within SimplyAnalytics.
Thomson One
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Locate top news by selecting Market Views tab at the top of the screen. Filter news by industry, companies, commodities, markets, and more. Also locate analysis and insight on right side of screen.

** Must use with Internet Explorer. Limit of 20 simultaneous users. **

ABI/INFORM Collection
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by company name, industry/ NAICS code, and location in the search bars below. Add additional filters for source, document, and language types.
Business Source Complete
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by publication, document, and language type. Additional filters for NAICS/Industry Codes or company title near bottom of screen
Capital IQ
Search for company, people, funds, etc. by name, then browse "News, Events & Filings" and more via links on the left side of the screen.

** Available to current Tulane students, faculty, and staff. To access this database, use the 'new user' link to create a login using your Tulane email address. Please note that Tulane users must access Capital IQ from the library website database list. Do not go directly to capitaliq.com. **
Checkpoint Edge
Find the latest tax and accounting news related to COVID-19, as well as highlights of the CARES Act. Access folder by clicking link at top of screen, searching in Site Navigator, or browsing the Table of Contents section also at the top of the screen.
Conference Board
Access COVID-19 resources in linked banner on top of page. Website contains links to webcasts, podcasts, blogs, news and press releases.
ValueLine
Daily Market Updates via the Dashboard link at the top of screen.

ABI/INFORM Collection
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by company name, industry/ NAICS code, and location in the search bars below. Add additional filters for source, document, and language types.
Database includes links to The Economist and Wall Street Journal.
Fitch Connect (fka BMI Research)
Find COVID-19 industry briefs, economic analyses, and political risk analyses by searching for "Coronavirus" or "COVID-19" in search bar at the top of the database.
Business Source Complete
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by publication, document, and language type. Additional filters for NAICS/Industry Codes or company title near bottom of screen.

The Data Center
A trusted resource for data on Southeast Louisiana to include disaster recovery, regional economic analysis, workforce development, racial disparity indicators, blight reduction, affordable housing, and coastal population movements.

Emerald Insight
Access full-text articles and expert briefings from Emerald Insight's international management portfolio. Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus". Filters for content type and publication date can be found on right side of screen.
Hospitality and Tourism Complete
Full text of nearly 500 publications covering subjects including culinary arts, demographics and statistics, development and investment, food and beverage management, hospitality law, hotel management and administrative practice, leisure and business travel, market trends, and technology. Domestic and international in range and scope.
IBISWorld
COVID-19 report can be accessed via ribbon at the top of screen. Page includes: Fast Facts, Analyst Insights, Exposure Analysis Tool, and Report Updates. Also includes regularly updated press releases and a trending insights page.

This subscription includes reports for the US and China, as well as global industry reports. Specialized industry reports are also included along with US business environment data profiles. Reports are typically 35-40 pages in length.
Mintel
Check main page of Mintel Reports for updated COVID-19-related impact reports. Additional reports can be found by searching for "Coronavirus" or "COVID-19" in search bar on left side of screen.
Nexis Uni
Search for news stories. Apply filters including location, date, subject, and industry.
PolicyMap
Find maps featuring special COVID-19 information. Locate vulnerable populations, peak cases, telemedicine and hospital information. Currently, PolicyMap is offering free access.
PsycINFO
Excellent source of articles on consumer behavior and preferences. Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by date, publication type, age and population groups, intended audience, document type, and more.
ScienceDirect
A leading full-text scientific database offering journal articles and book chapters (both Open Access and library-subscribed) on social sciences, humanities, scientific, technical, and medical research. A COVID-19 Information Center can be accessed via a link on the home page. This link features the most relevant scientific research on COVID-19.
SimplyAnalytics
Find U.S. COVID-19 data by date, county or state. Rank and compare counties by infection rates and more.

To locate this data, select the Data tab, click on the "Data Folder" view (located just below the data search box), then scroll to the bottom of the list of data folders, OR click on the Health category icon from the Data tab, then check box next to COVID-19 in the list of health sub-categories.

NOTE: There is a limit of five (5) concurrent users. Users must create a free account in order to save work within SimplyAnalytics.
Social Explorer
Database has been updated to include new reports on Coronavirus, Black Lives Matter coverage, and 2020 U.S. Census population estimates.
Statista
Select or search for Coronavirus or COVID-19 for regularly updated statistics and facts, including regional overviews.

ABI/INFORM Collection
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by company name, industry/ NAICS code, and location in the search bars below. Add additional filters for source, document, and language types.
Database includes links to The Economist and Wall Street Journal.
Fitch Connect (fka BMI Research)
Find COVID-19 industry briefs, economic analyses, and political risk analyses by searching for "Coronavirus" or "COVID-19" in search bar at the top of the database.
Business Source Complete
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by publication, document, and language type. Additional filters for NAICS/Industry Codes or company title near bottom of screen
Capital IQ
Search for company, people, funds, etc. by name, then browse "News, Events & Filings" and more via links on the left side of the screen.

** Available to current Tulane students, faculty, and staff. To access this database, use the 'new user' link to create a login using your Tulane email address. Please note that Tulane users must access Capital IQ from the library website database list. Do not go directly to capitaliq.com. **
IBISWorld
COVID-19 report can be accessed via ribbon at the top of screen. Page includes: Fast Facts, Analyst Insights, Exposure Analysis Tool, and Report Updates. Also includes regularly updated press releases and a trending insights page.

This subscription includes reports for the US and China, as well as global industry reports. Specialized industry reports are also included along with US business environment data profiles. Reports are typically 35-40 pages in length.

This subscription includes reports for the US and China, as well as global industry reports. Specialized industry reports are also included along with US business environment data profiles. Reports are typically 35-40 pages in length.
NewsBank
The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community.
Newspaper Source Plus
Newspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires and news magazines. In addition, it offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Included is cover-to-cover full text for The Christian Science Monitor and The Los Angeles Times as well as selected full text from hundreds of regional newspapers. International newspaper coverage includes cover-to-cover full text for The Times (London), The Toronto Star, The Australian, and more. Newswire coverage includes AP Online (Associated Press), Asia Pulse, Canadian Press Wire, World Stream Newswires and more.
SimplyAnalytics
Find U.S. COVID-19 data by date, county or state. Rank and compare counties by infection rates and more.

To locate this data, select the Data tab, click on the "Data Folder" view (located just below the data search box), then scroll to the bottom of the list of data folders, OR click on the Health category icon from the Data tab, then check box next to COVID-19 in the list of health sub-categories.

NOTE: There is a limit of five (5) concurrent users. Users must create a free account in order to save work within SimplyAnalytics.
Standard & Poor's Global Market Intelligence
Locate COVID-19 Coverage via link at the top of the screen. Coverage includes analysis and insights, which can be filtered via segments (investment banking, private equity, etc.) and content type (blog, research, video, etc.). Includes updated industry and market-related news.
Statistical Insight
From the Basic Search bar, search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus". The Advanced Search allows users to filter searches by source and document type, as well as language and publication date.
Statista
Select or search for Coronavirus or COVID-19 for regularly updated statistics and facts, including regional overviews.

ABI/INFORM Collection
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by company name, industry/ NAICS code, and location in the search bars below. Add additional filters for source, document, and language types.
Fitch Connect (fka BMI Research)
Find COVID-19 industry briefs, economic analyses, and political risk analyses by searching for "Coronavirus" or "COVID-19" in search bar at the top of the database.
Business Source Complete
Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus" in the search bar at the top of the screen. You can then filter your search by publication, document, and language type. Additional filters for NAICS/Industry Codes or company title near bottom of screen.
Conference Board
Access COVID-19 resources in linked banner on top of page. Website contains links to webcasts, podcasts, blogs, news and press releases.
Emerald Insight
Access full-text articles and expert briefings from Emerald Insight's international management portfolio. Search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus". Filters for content type and publication date can be found on right side of screen.
IBISWorld
COVID-19 report can be accessed via ribbon at the top of screen. Page includes: Fast Facts, Analyst Insights, Exposure Analysis Tool, and Report Updates. Also includes regularly updated press releases and a trending insights page.

This subscription includes reports for the US and China, as well as global industry reports. Specialized industry reports are also included along with US business environment data profiles. Reports are typically 35-40 pages in length.
Mintel
Check main page of Mintel Reports for updated COVID-19-related impact reports. Additional reports can be found by searching for "Coronavirus" or "COVID-19" in search bar on left side of screen.
PolicyMap
Find maps featuring special COVID-19 information. Locate vulnerable populations, peak cases, telemedicine and hospital information. Currently, PolicyMap is offering free access.
SimplyAnalytics
Find U.S. COVID-19 data by date, county or state. Rank and compare counties by infection rates and more.

To locate this data, select the Data tab, click on the "Data Folder" view (located just below the data search box), then scroll to the bottom of the list of data folders, OR click on the Health category icon from the Data tab, then check box next to COVID-19 in the list of health sub-categories.

NOTE: There is a limit of five (5) concurrent users. Users must create a free account in order to save work within SimplyAnalytics.
Social Explorer
Database has been updated to include new reports on Coronavirus, Black Lives Matter coverage, and 2020 U.S. Census population estimates.
Statista
Select or search for Coronavirus or COVID-19 for regularly updated statistics and facts, including regional overviews.
Statistical Insight
From the Basic Search bar, search for "COVID-19" or "Coronavirus". The Advanced Search allows users to filter searches by source and document type, as well as language and publication date.

Turchin Business Library

COVID-19: Business Research and Resources

Reference Sources

Governmental Resources

Introduction

COVID-19 News & Reports