Bloomberg L.P. maintains offices in 167 locations around the world, including its European headquarters in Bloomberg London. The company's global presence enables it to engage with diverse markets and communities.

In October of 1981, Michael Bloomberg, a Harvard Business School graduate, was fired from Salomon Brothers Inc. where he had worked in equity trading and sales. This event led him to explore the idea of establishing his own business.

In March of 1982, Michael Bloomberg sold off his Salomon Brothers stock and used the fresh capital to create Innovative Market Systems (IMS). This marked the beginning of the development of an electronic information system that would grant users access to real-time securities market data via a desktop terminal.

In December 1982, the Market Master terminal, later called the Bloomberg Terminal, was released to the market. This marked the introduction of a computerized system providing real-time market data and financial analytics to Wall Street firms.

Merrill Lynch invested $30 million in IMS, which later became Bloomberg LP, in 1984.

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. invested 39 million USD in Bloomberg L.P. and obtained a thirty percent share of the company in 1985.

In 1986, the company renamed itself Bloomberg L.P. (limited partnership). This event signified a significant rebranding and restructuring of the company.

In September 1988, a positive profile of Michael Bloomberg and his campaign to unseat Telerate as a financial data industry leader was published on page one of the Journal. This event highlighted Bloomberg's growing influence in the financial industry.

Bloomberg News was co-founded by Michael Bloomberg and Matthew Winkler in 1990, delivering financial news reporting to Bloomberg terminal subscribers. By 2000, Bloomberg News had over 2,300 editors and reporters in 100 countries, disseminating content through various media channels.

By 1991, Bloomberg LP had 10,000 of its terminals installed on finance professionals' desks.

In 1992, Bloomberg L.P. bought New York Radio station WNEW for $13.5 million and transformed it into an all-news format known as Bloomberg Radio.

Bloomberg.com was first established on September 29, 1993, as a financial portal with information on markets, currency conversion, news and events, and Bloomberg Terminal subscriptions. This marked the launch of the company's online presence.

Bloomberg Television, a 24-hour cable news network, was established in 1994. It initially was only available on DirecTV, but later moved to cable television. The network runs more live programming than either CNBC or Fox Business News.

Bloomberg.com was launched in 1995, providing users with up-to-date market data, economy news, and comprehensive databases.

Bloomberg LP bought back one-third of Merrill Lynch's stake in 1996 for $200 million.

In December 1997, Bloomberg conducted its first Webcast of the Bloomberg Forum, marking its initial foray into Internet-based deals.

The Bloomberg computer terminal, a comprehensive financial news and information source, played a central role in the success of Bloomberg LP. It contributed to the company becoming a global leader in financial data services.

In 1999, Bloomberg and LendingTree Inc. launched an online consumer loan center, expanding their services into the online consumer finance sector.

In February 2000, Bloomberg conducted its first Webcast of the Bloomberg Forum, marking its entry into Internet-based deals.

To run for the position of Mayor of New York against Democrat Mark Green in 2001, Bloomberg gave up his position of CEO and appointed Lex Fenwick as CEO in his stead. This marked a significant shift in Bloomberg's career and leadership role.

In 2004, Bloomberg announced that he would not return to the company after the end of his term in office. This decision sparked rumors about the potential sale of the company, leading to speculations about Microsoft Corporation and other companies taking over.

In February 2005, there were speculations about Microsoft Corporation potentially taking over Bloomberg L.P. after Bloomberg's announcement of not returning to the company.

In April 2006, Bloomberg acquired Brainpower N.V., a European investment-software-provider, expanding the company's portfolio.

In September 2007, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a class-action lawsuit against Bloomberg L.P. on behalf of more than 80 female employees, alleging discrimination against women who took maternity leave. The lawsuit was eventually dismissed in August 2011 by Judge Loretta A. Preska.

In October 2007, Bloomberg L.P. faced lawsuits from women employees, alleging discriminatory practices related to pregnancy, maternity leave, and payment. Bloomberg's involvement and the company's treatment of female employees came under public scrutiny.

In 2008, Bloomberg L.P. applied for a change of name of Bloomberg Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

In May 2009, Bloomberg Ltd was ordered at the Company Names Tribunal to change its name to avoid interference with the goodwill of Bloomberg Finance Three L.P.

In March 2010, the Second Circuit Court ruled in favor of Bloomberg L.P. in a lawsuit against the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The ruling mandated the release of Federal Reserve bailout details, which was eventually upheld by the Supreme Court in March 2011.

In late May 2011, Bloomberg L.P. ventured into the opinionated newspaper market with the launch of Bloomberg View, raising concerns about its potential political influence.

In August 2011, Bloomberg L.P. purchased Arlington, Virginia-based Bureau of National Affairs for $990 million to enhance its Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg Law services. Bureau of National Affairs specializes in producing online and print news and information for professionals in business and government, covering various topic areas.

In May 2012, Bloomberg L.P. acquired Dublin-based software provider PolarLake and introduced a new enterprise data management service to assist companies in acquiring, managing, and distributing data across their organizations.

In September 2013, Judge Loretta A. Preska dismissed an EEOC lawsuit on behalf of 29 pregnant employees of Bloomberg L.P. The dismissal also included pregnancy bias claims from five individual plaintiffs.

On July 9, 2014, Bloomberg L.P. acquired RTS Realtime Systems, a global provider of low-latency connectivity and trading support services.

Bloomberg's recent acceptance into the permanent collection at the Computer History Museum, alongside the first Apple computer and the Google Car, has sparked growing interest in the evolution and impact of their technology.

On December 16, 2015, Barclays agreed to sell its index business, Barclays Risk Analytics and Index Solutions Ltd (BRAIS), to Bloomberg L.P. for £520 million, approximately $787 million. The company was later renamed Bloomberg Index Services Limited.

BloombergNEF was launched in 2016 as a branch of Bloomberg L.P. focusing on research and analysis of clean energy, advanced transport, digital industry, innovative materials, and commodities.

The inaugural Bloomberg New Economy Forum was held in 2018 in Singapore, bringing together business executives, government officials, and academics from around the world. The event aimed to address global economic challenges and opportunities.

On August 13, 2019, Bloomberg L.P. acquired RegTek.Solutions to expand its suite of regulatory reporting and data management services.

The 2019 Bloomberg New Economy Forum took place in Beijing, China, gathering leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss global economic issues and innovations.

On December 10, 2019, Bloomberg Media announced the acquisition of CityLab, The Atlantic's news site covering transportation, environment, equity, life, and design. This marked Bloomberg's first acquisition of an editorial property in over a decade.

In August 2020, a discrimination case was filed against Bloomberg L.P. by Nafeesa Syeed, alleging discrimination based on gender and ethnicity. Another complaint was filed by a former saleswoman, both defended by the same law firm.

A company memo on March 30, 2021, informed the staff that NYU Langone would provide vaccines for Bloomberg employees who meet the eligibility requirements. This event reflects Bloomberg's efforts to prioritize employee health and well-being.

In May 2022, Bloomberg announced it would launch a new venture in the UK, Bloomberg UK, as part of a wider international strategy. This marked the expansion of the company into the UK market.

Erika Rasure reviewed the editorial policies on February 01, 2023.

On March 13, 2023, Bloomberg L.P. entered into an agreement to acquire Broadway Technology, a provider of high-performance trading systems and fixed income trading solutions.

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