Who owns MarketWatch?
MarketWatch is a subsidiary of Dow Jones & Company, a property of News Corp, alongside The Wall Street Journal and Barron's.
Questions about MarketWatch
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did MarketWatch launch as a website?
MarketWatch launched on the 30th of October 1997, as a 50/50 joint venture between Data Broadcasting Corporation and CBS News.
How much did Dow Jones pay to acquire MarketWatch?
Dow Jones & Company acquired MarketWatch in January 2005 for $528 million, or $18 per share.
Why did MarketWatch's first editor in chief, Thom Calandra, resign?
Thom Calandra resigned as MarketWatch's editor-in-chief in January 2004 amid allegations of insider trading.
When did MarketWatch become a paywalled subscription site?
MarketWatch announced in October 2020 that it would become a paywalled, subscription-based publication, describing the move as an effort to raise the ambitions of its journalism.
Who is MarketWatch's editor in chief?
Mark DeCambre was named editor in chief of MarketWatch on the 21st of March 2022, following earlier editors Thom Calandra and David Callaway.