Union recommends Dow Jones journalists ratify contract offer
The union that represents business journalists at Dow Jones & Co. properties such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Marketwatch is recommending that its members ratify the latest contract offer. In an e-mail message, the union stated, “The IAPE Board of Directors has voted to send the Dow Jones contract offer , as amended […]
Dow Jones and union close to agreement
Richard Perez-Pena of The New York Times writes Friday that the union representing business journalists at The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Marketwatch is close to an agreement with parent company Dow Jones & Co., on a new contract. Perez-Pena wrote, “The board of the union, the Independent Association of Publishers’ Employees, is scheduled to […]
NYTimes biz editor pulls Dow Jones book proposal
Keith Kelly of The New York Post writes Friday that New York Times business editor Larry Ingrassia has pulled his proposal about the News Corp. purchase of Dow Jones & Co., the parent of The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, from the market. Kelly wrote, “According to sources, Ingrassia, a 20-year veteran of The Wall […]
Dow Jones talked to virtually anybody with a pulse
Dow Jones & Co., the parent of The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Marketwatch, talked with 21 other potential partners or bidders before agreeing to sell to News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch, according to an SEC filing. Sarah Ellison of The Journal wrote, “The filing, made Friday, didn’t identify any of the companies that contemplated […]
Dow Jones deal clears hurdle
Dow Jones & Co., the owner of The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Marketwatch, announced Tuesday evening that its acquisition by News Corp. has cleared a major regulatory hurdle. Its release stated, “Dow Jones & Company and News Corporation announced today that the Premerger Notification Office of the Federal Trade Commission granted early termination on […]
Dow Jones board member is replaced
The Dow Jones & Co. board member who resigned to protest selling the parent company of The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Marketwatch to News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch has been replaced, Reuters writes. The story noted, “Dow Jones, which owns The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Marketwatch.com and Dow Jones Newswires, in a regulatory filing […]
Cramer responds to Barron's article
CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer responded to the Barron’s cover story this past week that questioned his stock picks, writes Jeff Poor of the NewsBusters site. The motives behind the article have been questioned because Barron’s is part of Dow Jones & Co., which News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch is acquiring. News Corp. is […]
Taking issue with Barron's cover story on Cramer
Jon C. Ogg, writing Sunday on the 24/7 Wall Street web site, wonders if there were ulterior motives in this week’s Barron’s cover story on CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer‘s stock picks. Ogg wrote, “Dow Jones owns Barron’s, and Dow Jones is about to become part of Rupert Murdoch’s giant News Corp. It just seems […]
Barrons.com unveils new design
Barron’s Online, the website of the weekly financial newspaper, Wednesday announced a site relaunch with a new design and site navigation that offers access to free offerings including video and RSS feeds. A new dual-tab feature on the homepage allows users to easily move between features from “This Week’s Magazine” published on Saturday, and “Online Exclusives” published […]
Dow Jones union sends card to Murdoch
The union that represents business journalists at The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Marketwatch and Dow Jones Newswires has sent a card to their new owner, News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch, asking him to negotiate a fair contract. The statement from the Independent Association of Publishers Employees stated, “Reporters and editors from both The Journal and […]
