News (NASDAQ:NWSA) (NASDAQ: NWSA) is a global diversified media and information services company headquartered in New York City. It operates through two principal segments: News and Information Services, and Digital Real Estate Services. The company’s news and information division oversees a portfolio of leading newspapers, magazines and digital platforms, offering content across print and online channels. Its properties include Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, News UK titles such as The Times and The Sun, as well as News Corp Australia mastheads.
In addition to its journalism assets, News Corp is a significant player in book publishing through HarperCollins, one of the world’s largest consumer publishers. HarperCollins produces and distributes fiction and non-fiction titles across multiple imprints and language markets. The company also provides marketing services via News America Marketing, delivering promotional and advertising solutions for consumer packaged goods clients.
The Digital Real Estate Services segment encompasses leading online property marketplaces, including REA Group in Australia, Move, Inc. (operator of Realtor.com) in the U.S., and several Asia-Pacific platforms. These marketplaces connect buyers, sellers and agents with real-time listings, analytics and related services to facilitate residential and commercial property transactions.
News Corporation was formed in June 2013 when it was separated from 21st Century Fox to concentrate on publishing and real estate businesses. The company traces its lineage to News Limited, founded in the early 20th century in Australia, and has grown through strategic acquisitions and digital investment. Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch and Chief Executive Officer Robert Thomson, News Corp continues to expand its reach across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, focusing on subscriber growth and innovation in content delivery.
