Thomson Reuters TRI

Thomson Reuters, the news and information juggernaut born from a 2008 merger between the Canadian company Thomson Corporation and the UK-based Reuters Group, is the epitome of corporate omnipresence. Known for its tentacles in every corner of finance, law and media, it’s the go-to source for market-moving news and data that’s as essential as oxygen to Wall Street sharks. With a valuation flirting around the $50 billion mark, it's not just a media outlet but a financial powerhouse. The company's history is peppered with defining moments, like its pioneering use of pigeon post in the 19th century to transmit stock prices and its crucial role in breaking news of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Under the stewardship of CEO Steve Hasker, it’s continued to rake in accolades for its journalism while dodging the occasional brickbat. Not all has been rosy; the company's faced criticism for its aggressive cost-cutting and the ethical quagmire of feeding both financial institutions and the public with its information streams. Yet, with a vast portfolio and a reputation for reliability, Thomson Reuters remains an unmovable force in the information age, navigating the choppy waters of modern media with the steady hand of an old sea captain.