Some of Friday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
Labor groups close in on Amazon in two tight union elections, by Haleluya Hadero Anne D’Innocenzio
A key inflation gauge sets 40-year high as gas and food soar, by Christopher Rugaber
CNN
Signs of a housing bubble are brewing, by Anna Bahney
Ron DeSantis signals support for stripping Disney of special self-governing status as feud escalates, by Steve Contorno
The Wall Street Journal
Judge Approves $18 Million Activision Settlement With EEOC, by Sarah E. Needleman
H&M Struggles With Russian Closures, Surging Costs and New Covid-19 Disruptions, by Saabira Chaudhuri
CNBC
With few new cars on lots, U.S. auto sales likely fell sharply in the first quarter, analysts say, by John Rosevear
Fantasy author’s record-breaking Kickstarter campaign closes at $41.7 million, bySarah Whitten
Reuters
Strong U.S. employment gains expected in March; jobless rate seen falling to 3.7%, by Lucia Mutikani
Ford, GM to halt production at two Michigan plants due to parts shortage, by David Shepardson
News about business journalism
WSJ hires Lu to cover Chinese tech
Insider hires Biette-Timmons as editor of freelancers
FT’s Khalaf: Clearly good at managing people
Yadav joins Benzinga as a staff writer
Senior biz reporter Popken departs NBC News
