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Quote.com is an online marketplace for insurance. It was founded in 1993. It has been owned by Dan Wesley since 2013.

History

In 1997, the company was selected to provide financial market data to ClariNet Communications.

In 1999, Lycos acquired Quote.com for $78.3 million in stock. At that time, about 10,000 people subscribed to the service, which cost between $25 and $100 per month.

In 2006, Interactive Data Corporation acquired the website and related assets for $30 million.

References

1. "Quote.com: About Us". Archived from the original on 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
2. Taylor, Dennis (May 18, 1997). "ClariNet teams with Quote.com for speedy news". American City Business Journals. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
3. "Lycos to buy Quote.com for $78.3 million in stock". American City Business Journals. September 8, 1999.
4. "Lycos to acquire Quote.com for $78 million". Deseret News. Associated Press. September 8, 1999. Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
5. "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. Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.

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