Thomson Reuters Corporation
Ex-Web editor charged in LA Times hacking plot
Mar 14, 2013 23:46 EDT
US federal authorities charged a former Web producer, now working with Reuters, with conspiring with the hacktivist group Anonymous to break into and alter an online Los Angeles Times article.
Former Web producer indicted in hacking plot
Mar 14, 2013 18:36 EDT
A media online producer has been indicted on charges of conspiring with the hacktivist group Anonymous to break into the website of the station's parent the Tribune Co., officials said Thursday.
Thomson Reuters to cut 2,500 jobs in finance unit
Feb 13, 2013 16:27 EST
Global media and financial information group Thomson Reuters said on Wednesday it would cut 2,500 jobs in its risk division by the end of the year as part of a cost-cutting drive.
Thomson Reuters to cut jobs in finance unit
Feb 13, 2013 12:23 EST
Global media group Thomson Reuters said on Wednesday that it would cut 2,500 jobs in its financial products division by the end of the year as part of a cost-cutting drive.
Thomson Reuters swings to profit, tops forecast
Feb 13, 2013 11:26 EST
The financial news and information firm Thomson Reuters reported Wednesday its profit for the fourth quarter was $372 million, and said its rebound was on target.
Australia state broadcaster dumps India Tests
Feb 11, 2013 21:53 EST
Australia's public broadcaster said it will not broadcast or report live from the upcoming Test series in India after deciding not to pay inflated rights fees.
Pakistan-India tour hit by coverage dispute
Dec 24, 2012 12:12 EST
Pakistan's first cricket tour to India in five years faced a media blackout Monday after international news agencies, including AFP, suspended coverage over a decision to bar their photo counterparts.
Pearson says no plans to sell FT
Dec 11, 2012 09:24 EST
British publisher Pearson said on Tuesday that its flagship business newspaper The Financial Times was not for sale, in response to recent media speculation.
New media world won't end need for journalists: study
Nov 28, 2012 16:13 EST
Bloggers, "crowdsourcing" and computer-generated articles are making contributions to the news media, but they cannot replace professional journalists in digging up important news.
Media urges ICC to intervene in coverage dispute
Nov 20, 2012 13:00 EST
Media organisations called Tuesday on world cricket's governing body to intervene in a dispute over coverage restrictions of the Test series between India and England, saying the row was damaging the game.
Thomson Reuters profit tops forecasts
Nov 02, 2012 10:40 EDT
Financial news and information group Thomson Reuters said Friday third-quarter profit rose 25 percent from a year ago to $462 million, led by its financial and audit services.
Storm brings US East Coast economy to halt
Oct 29, 2012 20:26 EDT
Hurricane Sandy froze commerce, shut down stock exchanges for the first time since 9/11 and idled millions of workers on Monday, laying siege to an economy still trying to get out of first gear.
Storm brings economy of US East Coast to a halt
Oct 29, 2012 14:38 EDT
Hurricane Sandy froze commerce, shut down stock exchanges for the first time since 9/11 and idled millions of workers on Monday, laying siege to an economy still trying to get out of first gear.
Iran jury finds Reuters guilty over ninja report
Sep 30, 2012 13:44 EDT
A Tehran jury on Sunday found the international news agency Reuters guilty of the crime of "propaganda against the regime" for a report mischaracterising female ninja students as assassins, Iranian media said.
Room & Board Calls On Minnesotans To Reject Gay Marriage Ban
Aug 29, 2012 20:00 EDT
Room & Board on Wednesday said it opposes a proposed amendment to ban gay marriage in Minnesota. Home furnishings retailer Room & Board on Wednesday said it opposes a proposed amendment to ban gay marriage in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-based retailer announced it had joined Minnesotans United for All Families, the coalition of groups working to defeat the measure in November. ?Room & Board is dedicated to helping customers create homes they love. We recognize that the joy found in one's home extends far beyond our surroundings to the people with whom we spend our lives. To that end, we have long supported efforts dedicated to strengthening home and family. We oppose the amendment to the Minnesota Constitution banning marriage for same-sex couples,? the company said in a statement. ?Each and every day we celebrate diversity. We take pride in providing a progressive, balanced and positive work environment that is based on trust, fairness and respect. This core philosophy shapes the relat
Mankato Becomes Twelfth Minnesota City To Oppose Gay Marriage Ban
Aug 22, 2012 20:00 EDT
Mankato last week approved a resolution objecting to a proposed amendment which would ban gay marriage in Minnesota. ?The City of Mankato last week approved a resolution objecting to a proposed amendment which would ban gay marriage in Minnesota, making it the 12th city to do so. Council members voted 4-1 last Monday, with 2 abstaining, to oppose the amendment. Minnesotans United for All Families, the campaign to defeat the measure in November, cheered the vote in a statement. ?In the face of increasingly misleading and negative tactics from those seeking to pass the marriage amendment and limit the freedom to marry in Minnesota, the decision of the Mankato City Council to oppose the amendment is exciting news,? the group said. ?We applaud them for taking this bold and important stance ? each time a city, business or community of faith weighs in on this debate, it sparks even more conversations about what marriage means and who should have the freedom to participate in it.? According t
Mankato City Council To Debate Minnesota Gay Marriage Ban
Aug 12, 2012 20:00 EDT
Mankato City Council to debate whether to take a position on Minnesota's proposed gay marriage ban. ?The City of Mankato on Monday will begin debate on whether to take a position on a proposed constitutional amendment which would bar Minnesota from recognizing gay and lesbian couples with marriage. Voters will decide on the measure in November. Elected leaders of the fourth largest city in Minnesota outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area will get citizen input regarding the proposal at Monday night's City Council meeting. Four Minnesota cities ? Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Paul and the City of St. Louis Park ? have already approved resolutions objecting to the amendment. According to a Public Policy Polling survey released in June, more Minnesota voters now oppose passage of the amendment than support it, with 49 percent opposed and 43 percent in favor. (Related: Thomson Reuters says Minnesota gay marriage ban bad for business.) ?
UK regulator says Libor 'not fit for purpose'
Aug 10, 2012 08:40 EDT
London's Libor interbank interest rate is "no longer fit for purpose" and reform is needed in the wake of the rate-rigging scandal, Britain's financial sector watchdog said Friday.
Hackers hit Reuters, post fake blog on Syria
Aug 03, 2012 16:35 EDT
Hackers took over the blogging platform of the Reuters news agency and posted "fabricated" stories said to include an interview with a Syrian rebel leader, the company said Friday.
Thomson Reuters Says Minnesota Gay Marriage Ban Bad For Business
Jul 13, 2012 20:00 EDT
News gathering company Thomson Reuters has said it opposes a proposed amendment to ban gay marriage in Minnesota. News gathering company Thomson Reuters has said it opposes a proposed amendment to ban gay marriage in Minnesota. In an email to employees on Friday, the company said: ?As we've heard from employees, recruiters and customers, one thing has been very clear: we're a better place when we have a rich variety of perspectives, talents, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences in our workplace, and within the broader community from which we recruit. We believe that building a culture that thrives on diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunities to everyone is a critical factor in our ability to serve our customers and be successful. ? We believe the Minnesota Marriage Amendment, if passed, would limit our ability to recruit and retain top talent. For this reason, we do not believe that the Amendment would be good for Thomson Reuters or the business community in the state
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Type | Public company (TSX: TRI, NYSE: TRI) |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 2008, as Reuters October, 1851 as Thomson Corporation 1934 |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States |
| Key people | David Thomson, Chairman Tom Glocer, CEO |
| Industry | Media |
| Revenue | $11,707 million (2008) |
| Operating income | $1,693 million (2008) |
| Net income | $1,400 million (2008) |
| Employees | approx 50,000 (2008)[1] |
| Subsidiaries | ONESOURCE Reuters Sweet & Maxwell Thomson West |
| Website | www.thomsonreuters.com |