# Why buy the cow if the milk is free?

**URL:** <https://discussion.fool.com/t/why-buy-the-cow-if-the-milk-is-free/124513>\
**Category:** Macro Economic Trends and Risks\
**Created:** [April 27, 2026, 5:39am UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/why-buy-the-cow-if-the-milk-is-free/124513 "2026-04-27T05:39:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 5:39am UTC](https://discussion.fool.com/t/why-buy-the-cow-if-the-milk-is-free/124513/1 "2026-04-27T05:39:54Z")

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I’ve noticed that if I google the title of a WSJ article I’m interested in reading, it’s usually available for free on MSN (Microsoft news)

Obviously, the WSJ is licensing it’s editorial content to MSN to capture a little extra revenue.

intercst