I wonder how prevalent such practices are in the private sector (including both companies researching competitor prices and independent research companies selling data to retailers). (money.stackexchange.com)
In addition to our own macro models, BCA Research, a highly respected independent research company, pointed out that PMIs in developing economies have plunged to new lows. (usfunds.com)
Definition: Moody's is an independent research company that rates bonds and preferred stocks based on the risk that the issuing organization can't repay the lenders. (teenanalyst.com)