The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is an international daily published newspaper. It is published in a broadsheet format and available both in print and online. The Wall Street Journal is one of the largest newspapers in the United States by circulation, with a circulation of about 2.834 million copies (including nearly 1,829,000 digital sales) as of August 2019.

History

The Wall Street Journal was founded by Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser in 1889. The newspaper's name comes from Wall Street, the street in New York City that is the heart of the financial district. It has been awarded 37 Pulitzer Prizes.

Content

The Wall Street Journal is known for its award-winning news coverage, and it has a dedicated staff of reporters and editors across the globe. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including business, financial markets, the economy, technology, and politics. It also features opinion pieces, lifestyle coverage, and arts reviews.

Online presence

The Wall Street Journal's website, WSJ.com, offers full access to the newspaper's content, as well as additional features such as blogs, videos, and podcasts. The website has a paywall, requiring a subscription for full access.

Ownership

The Wall Street Journal is owned by News Corp, a global diversified media and information services company. News Corp acquired the newspaper in 2007.

Criticism and controversy

The Wall Street Journal has faced criticism and controversy over its editorial stance and its coverage of various issues. Critics have accused the newspaper of having a conservative bias, a claim that the newspaper has denied.

See also

• List of newspapers in the United States
• News Corp
• Pulitzer Prize