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
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