Reuters news and data services

Reuters is one of the world's most recognized news and financial data providers, originally founded in London during the mid-19th century. Established by Paul Julius Reuter in 1851, the agency initially gained fame for using carrier pigeons to bridge gaps in the telegraph network between Brussels and Aachen, eventually becoming the global standard for news reporting and financial market analysis.

Following a period of significant growth as an independent public company, Reuters underwent a major structural change in 2008 when it was acquired by the Thomson Corporation. This merger created Thomson Reuters, a global leader in the 'answers, software, and data' industry. Today, the organization operates as a multinational media entity with a presence in nearly every country, providing real-time data to financial professionals and breaking news to media outlets worldwide.

While the brand maintains its historical identity and news-gathering integrity through the Reuters Trust Principles, it is fully integrated into the Thomson Reuters corporate structure. Its 'manufacturing' or content production occurs globally through a massive network of journalists and data analysts, while the primary corporate oversight remains in North America.