Some of Thursday’s top business news stories:
The Associated Press
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny, by Matt O’Brien and Kelvin Chan
CNN
Snapchat to lay off more than 1,200 staffers, or 20% of global headcount, by Catherine Thorbecke
Big discounts are coming this holiday season, by Nathaniel Meyersohn
The Wall Street Journal
Disney Explores Membership Program Like Amazon Prime to Offer Discounts and Perks, by Jessica Toonkel and Sarah Krouse
Netflix Seeking Top Dollar for Brands to Advertise on Its Service, by Suzanne Vranica
CNBC
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club raises annual membership fee for the first time in nine years, by Melissa Repko
McDonald’s U.S. head says California fast-food bill unfairly targets big chains, by Amelia Lucas
Reuters
Amazon introduces seller storage service to tackle supply chain woes
Bed Bath & Beyond gets $500 mln in financing, to shut 150 stores
News about business journalism:
Crain acquires Grand Rapids Biz Journal
Dow Jones News Fund launches Levine Journalism Champion Award
Houston Biz Journal hires Gonzalez to cover economic development and education
The Information hires Victor to cover Alphabet
Bloomberg hires Kim as data visualization reporter
Reuters hires Devereux to cover Iberia
Bartiromo to be deposed in defamation case
Reuters acquires artificial intelligence financial news service PLX AI
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