Q: Is it legal to display logos of companies to compare data in results from trades in a image... example forbes vs usnews?
A: In order to meet a "fair use" test under copyright or trademark law, you should only use what you need to make your point. In your case your goal is to compare data created by the 2 companies. So while it may be OK to use their names, because you are using them in a factual context, there does not seem to be any reason to use their logos. One place to check out what kinds of uses a company is willing to allow 3rd parties to make with their logos might be found in the company's website Terms of Use. Also, as the activity you describe appears to be a larger project, it would be good to work with an attorney familiar with trademark/copyright law as there are likely other IP issues lurking in your proposed enterprise. Good luck.
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