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MarketWatch

MarketWatch is a financial information website providing business news, analysis, and stock market data. It is owned by Dow Jones & Company, which is a subsidiary of News Corp, along with The Wall Street Journal and Barron's. It offers a range of financial news, real-time market data, investment tools, and personal finance advice for investors and individuals seeking financial insights.

July 30, 1997: marketwatch.com domain name registered

On July 30, 1997, the marketwatch.com domain name was registered.

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October 30, 1997: Website Launched

On October 30, 1997, the website launched as a 50/50 joint venture between DBC and CBS News.

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January 1999: MarketWatch goes public

In January 1999, MarketWatch became a public company via an initial public offering during the dot-com bubble. The stock was priced at $17 per share and traded as high as $130 on its first day.

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June 2000: Joint venture with the Financial Times

In June 2000, MarketWatch formed a joint venture with the Financial Times, and Peter Bale was appointed as managing editor.

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January 2004: Calandra Resigns

In January 2004, Thom Calandra resigned from MarketWatch amidst allegations of insider trading.

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January 2005: Dow Jones Acquires MarketWatch

In January 2005, Dow Jones & Company acquired MarketWatch for $528 million, or $18 per share.

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May 2016: Dan Shar hired as general manager

In May 2016, Dan Shar was hired as general manager of MarketWatch.

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October 2020: MarketWatch Announces Paywall

In October 2020, MarketWatch announced that it would become a paywalled subscription-based publication.

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March 21, 2022: Mark DeCambre named editor in chief

On March 21, 2022, Mark DeCambre was named editor in chief of MarketWatch.

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