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Definition: Wall Street Journal


Wall Street Journal


Full Definition of Wall Street Journal


Popular daily newspaper that has been published since the late 1800s. The newspaper is published by Dow Jones & Company, a branch of News Corporation, and has the second largest circulation after the USA Today. The paper’s primary focus is on business and investing related news, with the Money and Investing section providing an overview of the previous day’s action on the major stock exchanges. The Wall Street Journal also maintains a popular website, which has nearly one million paying users. During its inception, the Wall Street Journal was simply referred to as ‘The Journal’. The newspaper has grown to be one of the most widely respected and reputable news sources in the United States.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Wall Street Journal are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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