Kauppalehti helping Finns succeed for 128 years

As the world accelerates, the value of reliable information continues to grow. Since 1898, Kauppalehti has helped Finns understand the economy, markets and businesses. From the age of industrialisation to the era of artificial intelligence, its mission has remained the same: to provide information and insight that help people succeed.

Reaching the people who make decisions

Kauppalehti provides a unique platform for companies seeking to reach decision-makers responsible for budgets, investments and recruitment. A significant share of its audience follows economic developments as part of their work and relies on the same source of information to support their own investment decisions.

“Kauppalehti’s strengths lie in its comprehensive stock market and business coverage, data-driven analysis and in-depth reporting on economic trends and developments. For example, we report on the results of every company listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange,” says Riina Nevalainen, Editor-in-Chief.

“Our mission is to improve financial literacy and support better decision-making. We continuously develop our operations while maintaining high quality and delivering value to our readers. One of our latest initiatives is Talousaamu, a daily business news programme,” Nevalainen continues.

Relevant information for investors from Finland and around the world

Finns’ interest in personal finance and investing continues to grow, as do the size of their investment portfolios. This increases the demand for reliable and up-to-date information.
“Our readers have a broad interest in economic issues, which is why we complement daily news coverage with deeper insights from Finland and around the world. We bring together trusted market data, stock market services, news and analysis. Our objective is not only to explain what is happening in the markets, but also why it matters,” Nevalainen says.

Kauppalehti’s newsroom follows markets around the clock. In Helsinki, the market desk monitors developments throughout the trading day to ensure that readers receive relevant information as it happens. Finnish investors have shown increasing interest in US-listed companies in recent years, and these are closely followed as well.

Kauppalehti has correspondents in New York, Stockholm and Brussels, as well as a broad network of contributors ranging from Asia to Germany and California.

Artificial intelligence is also creating new opportunities for financial journalism.

“AI supports editorial work, but it does not replace it. We use a broad range of tools and offer readers services such as the Ask Kauppalehti chat and AI-powered functionalities within our stock market services. Responsibility for quality and reliability always remains with the newsroom,” Nevalainen emphasises.

Independent business journalism strengthens society

High-quality business journalism improves market transparency, supports responsible decision-making and helps citizens understand how economic developments affect their daily lives.

“As the world changes, the importance of reliable journalism becomes even greater. In economics, every good decision starts with accurate information. Business journalism is also part of the infrastructure of a well-functioning market economy,” Nevalainen says.

Creating value for Alma Media and its shareholders

Kauppalehti is the anchor brand of Alma News Media, supported by a loyal subscriber base. It also provides a highly attractive advertising environment thanks to its audience’s purchasing power and decision-making influence.
Its long history is not merely a legacy but a competitive advantage that continues to build trust for the future.

“The trust built over decades makes Kauppalehti a sustainable source of value for readers, companies and Alma Media alike. Going forward, we aim to remain the best news companion for Finnish investors and the most valuable provider of business information and services for professionals, entrepreneurs and investors, helping them make better decisions every day,” says Juha-Petri Loimovuori, Executive Vice President, Alma News Media.

This article is part of Alma Media – The Sum of Its Parts, a series exploring the company’s products, services and value creation, and how the Group’s value is built through strong and complementary businesses. Founded in 1898, Kauppalehti is one of Alma Media’s key value drivers: a trusted business media brand that reaches corporate decision-makers and investors, builds trust, and combines content, data and digital services in a way that supports Alma Media’s long-term growth.

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