Add the Detroit Free Press to the list of newspapers that have cut their stock listings in the past year.
In recent weeks, that list has included the Washington Post, Houston Chronicle and the Seattle Times.
An item in the Free Press on Thursday stated, “The Free Press makes a change in its financial markets report starting today, reducing stock-market listings and adding new information on the automotive sector and other stocks of interest.
“The changes are in response to the way most readers get their financial information these days — on the Internet. You can check your stocks at any time at freep.com. Simply search for the ‘check your stocks’ link and follow the instructions.
“You also can visit freep.com to see the latest Michigan business news throughout the day.
“A text message service is available for cell phone users to get live stock quotes.”
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