Murdoch Surveys New Empire

Mogul plans all-out global fight vs. NY Times, Financial Times

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 1, 2007 5:29 AM CDT

(Newser) – As Rupert Murdoch celebrates his acquisition of Dow Jones, articles in the new jewel in his crown, the Wall Street Journal, and one of its biggest rivals, the New York Times, speculate about the future. They agree Murdoch will direct a titanic battle for ads... Read full story »

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