Some of Monday’s top business news stories:
The Wall Street Journal
Hollywood’s banner year at the box office masks a procession of flops, by Ben Fritz and Erich Schwartzel
Tech startups face fresh pressure on valuations, by Telis Demos
Bloomberg
Iran says its planned boost in oil exports won’t harm market, by Hashem Kalantari
Tesla delivers 17,400 vehicles in fourth quarter, hitting target, by Dana Hull
The Associated Press
AP explains: How much money you just saved on gas in 2015
Trial in NYC set to air GM ignition switch recall issues, by Larry Neumeister
Reuters
Big oil to cut investment again in 2016, by Karolin Schaps and Ron Bousso
Last-minute cold weather brings little relief to U.S. apparel, by Kylie Gumpert
Quartz
Books and newspapers will do just fine in 2016. Magazines? Not so much, by Amy X. Wang
Finally, people are feeling better about the economy for 2016, by Annalisa Merelli
News about business journalism:
Editor named for Cumberland Valley Business Journal
Chicago Tribune names new business editor
Two former business editors leave Oregonian
Oregonian work/life reporter is leaving
Ralph becoming FT’s insurance reporter
Maine business reporter leaving for marijuana publication
Charlotte Business Journal print editor is leaving
This date in business journalism history:
2012: Biz journalism’s role in meltdown was “grossly disappointing,” says Ratigan
2008: Would Bloomberg buy New York Times?
