Some of Thursday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
Microsoft says virus hurting supply chain more than expected, by Matt O’Brien
How auto insurers use your nondriving habits to raise prices, by Kayda Norman
CNN
Biotech company Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine is ready for first tests, by Hanna Ziady
Struggling cannabis retailer Medmen wants to fix things by keeping it simple, by Alicia Wallace
The Wall Street Journal
Tech Platforms Aren’t Bound by First Amendment, Appeals Court Rules, by Jacob Gershman
L Brands Takes Nearly $700 Million Charge on Victoria’s Secret, by Khadeeja Safdar
CNBC
Lowe’s says redesigned website will help it catch up, fend off rivals such as Home Depot, by Melissa Repko
Coronavirus causes Moody’s to slash global vehicle sales forecast for 2020, by Michael Wyland
Reuters
Panera Bread launches $8.99 monthly unlimited coffee subscription, by Hilary Russ
Alphabet still facing questions over data use in its Toronto smart city project proposal, by Moira Warburton
News about business journalism
Former Columbus Dispatch biz editor dies at 87
Lutz departs Red Ventures, headed to LA
Times Herald-Record to cease print production in Wallkill
The Markup to collaborate with New York Times