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MarketWatch is a financial information website^[2] that was originally established as DBC Online by Data Broadcasting^[1] Corporation in 1995. The website, registered under the domain Marketwatch.com, was officially launched in 1997 as a cooperative venture between DBC and CBS News. Thom Calandra was the inaugural editor-in-chief, succeeded by David Callaway, who was hired in 1999. MarketWatch transitioned into a public entity in 1999, amidst the dot-com bubble. It also partnered with the Financial Times in 2000. In a significant development, Dow Jones & Company acquired MarketWatch in 2005 for $528 million. In recent years, it has moved towards a paywalled subscription model, as announced in October 2020. The current editor-in-chief, as of March 2022, is Mark DeCambre.

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1. ↑ Broadcasting ( Broadcasting ) Broadcasting, a key aspect in the realm of communication, has a rich and diverse history. It began with the transmission of telegraph signals over airwaves using Morse code, evolving into wireless communication and commercial radio broadcasting for news and entertainment. Broadcasting methods have advanced over the years, from central high-powered towers transmitting electromagnetic waves to receivers, to the digital age of streaming services. This influential technology plays an essential role in disseminating information and entertainment, shaping society, culture, and communication. Broadcasting encompasses various methods like radio, television, and internet streaming, and different types of services, such as public, community, and commercial. Technological advances have transformed the industry, with the internet and mobile devices making broadcasting more accessible globally.

2. ↑ website. This text primarily discusses the concept of a 'Website'. A website is a collection of interconnected web pages, usually including a homepage, located on the same server and prepared and maintained as a collection of data by a person, group, or organization. Websites are a cornerstone of the internet, serving as hubs for information, commerce, communication, and entertainment. They can have various forms such as business sites, gaming sites, academic platforms, or social networking sites. Websites have evolved over time, from text and static images to dynamic, interactive multimedia platforms. The development and functionality of websites are governed by web standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Websites are also influenced by advancements in web server technology and design principles such as responsive design.

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MarketWatch (Wikipedia)

MarketWatch is a website that provides financial information, business news, analysis, and stock market data. It is a subsidiary of Dow Jones & Company, a property of News Corp, along with The Wall Street Journal and Barron's.

MARKETWATCH

Type of site	Financial Information
Headquarters	New York City
Owner	Dow Jones & Company
Editor	Mark DeCambre
URL	marketwatch.com
Launched	October 30, 1997; 26 years ago (1997-10-30)
Current status	Online

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