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"A ticker symbol is an arrangement of characters (usually letters) representing a particular security listed on an exchange or otherwise traded publicly. When a company issues securities to the public marketplace, it selects an available ticker symbol for its securities which investors use to place trade orders. Every listed security has a unique ticker symbol, facilitating the vast array of trade orders that flow through the financial markets every day."
Source: Investopedia
Finding company information will vary too depending on the type of company. Public, Private, International, Non-Profit, or Subsidiary. More on overview of business types
Think about "who cares" enough to compile, analyze and publish data on a particular business topic. Library databases contain peer-reviewed content, analyst reports, and other vetted information.
From: Corporate Research Project: Dirt Diggers Digest Guide to Strategic Corporate Research