News (NASDAQ:NWS) Corp (NASDAQ: NWS) is a diversified global media and information services company with operations spanning news and digital real estate services, book publishing, and subscription-based information analytics. Through its News and Information Services segment, the company produces leading newspapers and digital titles, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch and a portfolio of regional publications in the United Kingdom and Australia. Its digital real estate marketplace businesses—among them REA Group in Australia and Move, Inc. in the United States—offer online property listings and related advertising services that connect buyers, sellers and real estate professionals.
In its Book Publishing segment, News Corp operates through HarperCollins, one of the world’s largest English-language publishers, with a roster of authors spanning fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and academic titles. The company’s publishing division delivers content in print, digital and audio formats, leveraging both traditional distribution channels and emerging direct-to-consumer platforms to reach readers in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
The modern incarnation of News Corp emerged in 2013 when it was spun off from the former 21st Century Fox, creating a standalone public company focused on publishing and real estate marketplaces. Nevertheless, its roots extend back to the founding of News Limited in Australia in 1923, the original vehicle acquired and expanded by media magnate Rupert Murdoch. Today, News Corp maintains editorial and operational hubs in New York, London, Sydney and Melbourne, serving audiences across more than 100 countries.
Rupert Murdoch serves as Executive Chairman of News Corp, guiding its long-term vision and strategic investments. Robert Thomson, CEO since the spin-off, leads day-to-day operations and oversees global content development and digital growth initiatives. The company’s board and senior management blend journalistic expertise and technological proficiency to navigate an evolving media landscape and drive the integration of traditional publishing with new digital platforms.
