Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories:
The Associated Press
Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profits, by Colleen Barry
Cutting-edge AI raises fears about risks to humanity. Are tech and political leaders doing enough?, by Kelvin Chan
CNN
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can now opt out of ads — for a price, by Samantha Kelly
China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracts in October as demand drops, by Laura He
The Wall Street Journal
Vodafone to Sell Spanish Unit to Zegona Communications for Around $5.3 Bln, by Elena Vardon
Peltz’s Push for Disney Board Seats Boosted by Perlmutter’s Shares, by Lauren Thomas and Robbie Whelan
CNBC
Apple announces new M3 chips and cuts the price of the entry-level MacBook Pro, by Kif Leswing and Rohan Goswami
McDonald’s revenue climbs 14% as price hikes boost U.S. sales, by Amelia Lucas
Reuters
Striking US actors union says major issues still unresolved with studios
EU regulators set new Feb 14 deadline on Amazon/iRobot deal
News about business journalism:
Talking Biz News Today – Oct. 30, 2023
San Fran Biz Times hires Kanik to cover commercial real estate
How an FT team tries to leave readers with a “lightbulb” moment
South Florida Biz Journal hires Moore to cover tourism and hospitality
Khlebnikova becomes ME at Crypto.news
Modern Retail senior reporter Choudhary departs
Crypto.news names Ross-Mychka editorial director/chief strategy officer
Morrison joins Tom’s Guide as AI editor
Rest of World China editor set to depart
Milwaukee’s new ABC reporter, an NY Times vet joins Obituaries desk, a new Qwoted 100 PR superstar
Qwoted 100 PR superstar: Aimee Bennett of Fagan Business Communications
Romans joining NBC News as senior biz correspondent