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About Gale Business Insights

Who can use this resource?

Anyone with a valid library card from Arlington Public Library can access Gale Business Insights for free—both inside the library and remotely.

What kind of information will I find in Gale Business Insights?

You’ll find:

  • Company overviews (public & private)
  • Industry reports and forecasts
  • Financial statements and stock data
  • SWOT analysis reports
  • Academic journal and magazine articles
  • Market share data
  • Country economic profiles

Can I download or email the articles?

Yes! You can:

  • Download as a PDF
  • Email the article to yourself
  • Print directly from the database

How do I search for a company or industry?

Use the Basic Search to enter a company name, ticker symbol, industry name, or keyword. For more precise results, use the Advanced Search to combine terms, apply filters, or search specific content types.

Can I search by NAICS code?

Yes! Enter a NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code in the Basic or Advanced Search to find industry-specific reports.

Can I compare companies or industries?

Yes! Use the Comparison Charts tool to compare financials, market performance, or key metrics between two or more companies or industries.

Does Gale Business Insights include financial statements?

Yes. You can find balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow data for public companies in their profiles. Use filters to narrow by time period or financial metric.

Is international content included?

Yes! Gale Business Insights includes global company and industry coverage, including international news and country economic profiles.

Is there a way to find definitions for business terms?

Yes. Use the Glossary Search in Advanced Search to look up definitions of financial and business terminology within the database.