Quote.com
Quote.com is an online marketplace for insurance. It has been owned by Dan Wesley since 2013.[1]
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| Founded | 1993 |
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| Headquarters | Tyler, Texas |
| Owner | Dan Wesley |
| Industry | Insurance |
| URL | www |
History
Founded in 1993, Quote.com was one of the first financial portals providing financial market data.[2]
In 1997, the company was selected to provide financial market data to ClariNet Communications.[3]
In 1999, Lycos acquired Quote.com for $78.3 million in stock.[4] At that time, about 10,000 people subscribed to the service, which cost between $25 to $100 per month.[5]
In 2006, Interactive Data Corporation acquired the website and related assets for $30 million.[6]
References
- "Quote.com: About Us".
- "Quote.com". TechCrunch.
- Taylor, Dennis (May 18, 1997). "ClariNet teams with Quote.com for speedy news". American City Business Journals.
- "Lycos to buy Quote.com for $78.3 million in stock". American City Business Journals. September 8, 1999.
- "Lycos to acquire Quote.com for $78 million". Deseret News. Associated Press. September 8, 1999.
- "Interactive Data to Acquire Lycos Inc.'s Quote.com; Transaction Will Broaden eSignal's Portfolio of Streaming, Real-Time Market Data Platforms for Active Traders and Create a Comprehensive Online Financial Destination" (Press release). Business Wire. February 1, 2006.
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