i have to wonder though the true future value of any physically printed newspaper....even one such as the wall street journal. with the progress to internet based media and a general feeling of uncertainty on how future media outlets will evolve...i could imagine companies such as dow jones forseeing a potential huge financial and uncertain burden in the future.
considering 5,10,20 years from now the media market could undergo radical changes, could possibly fragment and hurt giant newspapers i would think if one ever entertained thoughts of selling the time is ripe, right now.