Rare, vintage collectible Marketwatch.com stock certificate, one of the more successful startups from the late 1990s to early 2000s dot com era.

History:  MarketWatch.com is a website for business news, financial analysis, and stock market data that was founded in 1997. It provides news, commentary, and tools for investors, and is now owned by Dow Jones & Company.  In 2020, the site launched a subscription-based paywall to support its journalism. 

• Founded: 1997, by Data Broadcasting Corporation (DBC) and CBS News.
• Acquisition: Acquired by Dow Jones & Company in 2005.
• Content: Offers news, personal finance advice, commentary, and market data like stock quotes, tools, and calendars.
• Business model: Originally free, it transitioned to a subscription-based, paywalled model in October 2020 to fund its journalism.
• Ownership: It is part of the Wall Street Digital Network, which also includes WSJ.com and Barrons.com

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