Nexis: Business Research & News Database

Nexis®Transform your research

Empower your strategic decision-making through better business research and data insights

What is Nexis?

Nexis is a business research tool that provides access to a robust collection of trusted news, company profiles, legal content, public records, and industry data – standardized and indexed so you can quickly find the most relevant insights.

News Database

Robust news, company, and legal data to fuel your projects

Gain access to over 33,000 sources, including global coverage from 170+ countries in 51 languages, for deep research at your fingertips.

Advanced Filtering

Streamline your information faster

Scan content types in a single, easy-to-use search. SmartIndexing Technology adds power to simple searches, so you don’t have to know Boolean to start. Pre- and post-search filters help you zone in on exactly what you need.

Analytics & Data Visualization

Drive insights with powerful analytics and visuals

Uncover quicker insights by visualizing your search results to view trends with just a few clicks.

Additional features

Discover more features you’ll love when researching with Nexis – from basic to Boolean search, news archives, customizable alerts, and more.

Personalized alerts

Set up alerts within Nexis to follow key topics, so you never miss the important information you need to drive your business success.

Customizable interface

Create a dashboard with the exact features you need to streamline your research and speed up time to insight.

Annotations

Make annotations directly in Nexis to keep track of the information and insights that are important to you.

News dissemination

With access to over 45,000 sources worldwide and customized alerts, you’ll have the latest news at your fingertips.

Multilingual search

Sources in Nexis are available from over 200 countries and 37 different languages.

Customer support

When you work with Nexis, you're working with a tenured team who has the answers to all your questions.

Nexis’ unmatched content universe

Licensed Sources: Tap into a massive collection of trusted sources. Get deep, high-quality information you won’t find elsewhere.
Countries: Access global content coverage that spans industries, regions, and perspectives to support international research and analysis.
Years of News Archives: Explore historical news content dating back decades to uncover trends, trace developments, and build stronger context.
Languages: Break language barriers with multilingual content that supports both global research and localized insights.

Who is Nexis for?

Nexis delivers trusted research solutions across a wide range of industries, from legal and financial services to media, academia, and government. With access to premium content, global news, and historical archives, users can uncover insights, manage risk, and make confident decisions backed by reliable information.

Discover the power of Nexis

A commissioned study by Forrester Consulting provided an in-depth evaluation of the Total Economic Impact™ of Nexis, revealing compelling insights into its business value based on a composite organization representative of interviewed customers with experience using Nexis.

Return on investment

Nexis demonstrated a 110% ROI and a net present value of $1.20 million over three years.

Boost research efficiency

By automating and consolidating searches, Nexis transformed research processes, enabling teams to allocate more time to high-value projects and strategic decision-making, which led to improved business outcomes.

Cost savings

Streamline your operations by eliminating the need for multiple legacy tools. Nexis simplifies data access, leading to significant cost savings and a reduced administrative burden.

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it

See what real users are saying about their experience with Nexis:

"It is easy to use- easy to search and refine within searches, and then to export or save relevant results. I like having access to so many sources. It is constantly updated and relevant and I can customize alerts and use advanced search capabilities."
Taryn S., Research Editor

"Nexis is very easy to use and provides me with the most up-to-date information that I need on a particular topic. As part of my job responsibility, I conduct searches on all industries and often I have rush requests. Nexis affords me the opportunity to finish these requests in a speedy and efficient manner."
Philip S., Researcher, Bank of America

"Nexis is vital to my business in searching for owner, property, and business information. I use it multiple times a day and would recommend to anyone. It was easy to learn how to use and I was able to integrate it into my business easily."
Hannah J., Associate

Frequently asked questions

What types of content are available in Nexis?

Nexis includes global news, company profiles, financial data, industry reports, regulatory information, and more from thousands of premium sources not freely accessible online.

How is Nexis different from free search engines?

Unlike free search engines, Nexis provides access to licensed, trusted content from premium publishers, including paywalled news outlets, trade publications, and company data that is not available on the open web.

Is Nexis available for teams as well as individuals?

Yes. Nexis offers flexible plans for both individuals and teams, with enterprise solutions available for organizations that require advanced features and multi-user access.

Can Nexis integrate with other tools?

Data available through Nexis can often be integrated directly into your own tools, enhancing existing workflows like research and media monitoring. Consider Nexis Data+ if flexible API access to LexisNexis data would improve your workflows.