Barron’s hits 900,000 subscribers
Financial newspaper Barron’s announced Monday that it has recently surpassed 900,000 subscriptions. “Surpassing 900,000 subscriptions is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our team to provide unparalleled financial insights and analysis,” said David Cho, Barron’s editor-in-chief and head of content strategy for Dow Jones Wealth & Investing, in a statement. “Our readers trust us to […]
Dow Jones acquires AI company for fuel prices
Dow Jones said Tuesday it has acquired the artificial intelligence-powered fuel pricing solutions provider A2i Systems, without disclosing financial details about the deal, reports Michal Susin of The Wall Street Journal. Susin reports, “The New York-based media company said the acquisition of the Denmark-based company will contribute to its growing suite of AI capabilities and will operate […]
Dow Jones union members approve new contract
Members of the IAPE 1096 union that represents business journalists at Dow Jones publications The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch.com and Barron’s have overwhelmingly voted to approve a new four-year contract. A record-high 81% of members voted 97% in favor of a new deal adding, on average, 16.43% to member wages by the end of the […]
Dow Jones union to vote on strike fund
In light of a potential walkout by IAPE-represented employees at Dow Jones and financial hardships that some members may face, the union that represents journalists at The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch.com and Barron’s is looking to start a strike fund. IAPE President Jodi Green filed a formal motion Wednesday with the union’s board of directors […]
Dow Jones earnings and revenue up slightly
Dow Jones & Co., the parent of The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, MarketWatch.com and Barron’s reported a 3% increase in revenue and an 8% increase in earnings in the third quarter. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp., which reported earnings. The company breaks out Dow Jones’ performance. Revenue rose 3% to […]
Dow Jones Newswires seeks reporter in Barcelona
Dow Jones seeks a candidate to join its team of smart and versatile reporters who fuel its real-time news and analysis service for financial professionals. Based in Barcelona, reporters monitor press releases, websites and other news sources and fire off headlines and short stories on key developments for publication in real time. They are proficient […]
Dow Jones launches Smart Money financial literacy site
Dow Jones announced Monday the launch of Dow Jones Smart Money, a financial literacy and proficiency resource Dow Jones Smart Money will feature select information and insights from the company’s publications — The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Investor’s Business Daily and MarketWatch.com. “From beginners to billionaires, equipping people with the resources to tackle everyday financial […]
MarketWatch.com NY staffers join IAPE 1096 union
MarketWatch staff working in New York announced Monday they have formed a union and are joining their colleagues at locations across the country already represented by IAPE. Through a mission statement delivered to Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour, Barron’s editor in chief David Cho, two dozen other managers at MarketWatch and all MKTW News staff, […]
Dow Jones CEO Latour bullish on subscriptions
Sarah Fischer of Axios interviewed Dow Jones & Co. CEO Almar Latour, who expressed continued optimism about growing subscriptions at its publications, which include The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch.com, Barron’s and Investor’s Business Daily. Fischer writes, “While most of WSJ’s subscription growth occurred during 2020 — a critical election year and the onset of the pandemic — […]
News Corp. CEO Thomson comments on Dow Jones
News Corp. CEO Robert Thomson made the following comments during its earnings conference call about the performance of Dow Jones & Co., the parent of The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch.com and Investor’s Business Daily: Subscriptions at the news business are continuing to grow and during the month of January, average daily digital subscriptions to […]
