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There are a number of data sources available that track corporate relationships:
Yahoo Finance (free)
Lexis Nexis (for the Development Pro)
Hoovers (free limited searches; fee-based extensive searches)
Dun & Bradstreet (fee-based; free with subscription to Lexis)
Corporateinformation.com (free limited information)
SEC.gov (free)
Use proxy statements to find information on board members and executive compensation including bonuses, retirement plans and fringe benefits like interest-free loans and company cars)
Forbes company lists
Private companies, Top 200, Best small, Best big
10-kwizard.com (free)
Marketguide.com (free)
PRO Platinum
Especially for information on private companies which is hard to find
Corporate Website