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Dow Jones Scenarios Multiply

Companies may join forces to counter Murdoch bid

By J. Kelman, Newser User

Posted Jun 18, 2007 8:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – Members of the Bancroft family would retain a stake in Dow Jones after selling a majority interest to GE and Pearson if one possible arrangement plays out, media outlets owned by the players are reporting. The Wall Street Journal outlines a venture incorporating Dow Jones,... Read full story »

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