Companies or individuals looking for business or financial information can do so by utilising a business search engine. A business or financial search engine will provide a database of business oriented websites, company or stock information, academic and commercially produced reports and articles. A business search engine can also offer analysis and research information, asset management, industry reports and financial forecasting.

While some business and finance search engines offer a free service others are only accessible via paid membership. We have put together a list of some of the top Business and Financial Search Engines which we hope you will find helpful.

Yahoo! Finance is a free to use financial portal providing a range of services including real time market summaries, investing tools, market statistics, financial news, debt advice and average loan rates.

Google Finance provides market information, portfolios, financial news, trends and a stock screener service.

The Wall Street Journal provides a market data centre, business and financial news.

DailyStocks.com provides up to date research, news stories, real time quotes and a host of other company related information and an easy to use search option.

TradingDay.com provides up to date stock information, research and links, just enter a stock symbol and you will receive quotes instantly.

Hoover's Online offers a wealth of company information, insights and analysis. Hoovers also offers business information, data feeds and much more.

Business.com provides a directory of business oriented websites.

Internet Chamber of Commerce offers detailed information on US businesses ranging from automotive to Tech.

CapitalIQ provides a wealth of analytics and data aimed at financial professionals, helping to identify investment opportunities and offering unique financial insights.

WhisperNumber is a financial research firm whichncompiles data and collects expected earnings from the public, enabling it to predict actual earnings.

MSN Money's Stock Research Centre is a stock research resource with an extensive database.

MoneyWeb is a financial services directory and resource.

INOMICS is a directory and information portal aimed at economists, providing a global platform for articles, programs, papers and conferences relating to economics.

Actual promotes the UK's businesses, charities and organisations, giving them an opportunity to showcase their products, services and work to the public online, free of charge.

Business Link is a UK website and government resource aimed at businesses. With practical advice and guidance, regulations, case studies and online calculators.