Paul Julius Reuter establishes Reuters in London, pioneering financial market data transmission via telegraph.
Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) begins publication in Japan, becoming Asia's leading financial newspaper.
The Financial Times begins publication in London on distinctive salmon-pink paper, covering business and financial news.
Dow Jones & Company launches The Wall Street Journal, which becomes America's premier financial newspaper.
Dow Jones launches Barron's, a weekly financial magazine focused on market analysis and investment advice.
FNN becomes the first cable network dedicated to financial news, operating until 1991 when CNBC acquired it.
William O'Neil founds Investor's Business Daily, offering stock market analysis and investment strategies.
Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) begins broadcasting, becoming the leading business news television network.
Michael Bloomberg establishes Bloomberg News as part of Bloomberg L.P., providing real-time financial data and news.
Bloomberg expands into television broadcasting, providing 24-hour financial news and market coverage.
MarketWatch launches as a financial news website, later acquired by Dow Jones in 2005.
News Corporation launches Fox Business Network to compete with CNBC in business news television.