Reuters was founded in 1851 by Julius Reuter , transmitting market quotations . It is still the largest and most trusted source of quotes for financial markets around the world. Today Reuters has 196 bureaux serving approximately 131 countries .
Reuters was founded in 1851 by Julius Reuter , transmitting market quotations . The company was first in Europe with news of President Lincoln 's assassination . Today Reuters has 196 bureaux serving approximately 131 countries .