Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories:
The Wall Street Journal
Volkswagen has refit plan for emissions-rigged vehicles, says CEO, by Hendrik Varnholt
Apple’s business-related revenue hits $25 billion, by Daisuke Wakabayashi
The Associated Press
US agency says Fiat Chrysler under-reported roadway deaths, by Tom Krisher
Chesapeake Energy lays off 740 workers companywide
Bloomberg
Consumer confidence in U.S. unexpectedly rose in September, by Ali Donaldson
Traders flee emerging markets at fastest pace since 2008, by Taylor Hall
Quartz
Alex Springer is paying a massive premium to buy Business Insider, by Frida Garza and Jason Karaian
How much do Apple, Google and Amazon know about each others’ projects?, by Quora
Reuters
Ralph Lauren hires Old Navy executive to replace him as CEO, by Sneha Banerjee, Ramkumar Iyer, Siddharth Cavale and Kylie Gumpert
Lockheed-Boeing launch venture wins $882 million U.S. contract, by Andrea Shalal
News about business journalism:
Can Business Insider make money?
Reuters bolsters its DC bureau, names deputy bureau chief
A peak at the “Bloomberg Go” set
AP names Fahey its global markets editor
From Wall Street outcast to business journalism success story
Lou Dobbs posts Fox’s first monthly win against CNBC
“Wall Street Week” close to global distribution deal
CNNMoney posts third consecutive record month
CNBC.com names new tech reporter in San Francisco
Axel Springer buys 88 percent of Business Insider for $343 million
This date in business journalism history:
2013: The making of a sports business reporter
2014: Why it’s important to reinvent yourself in business journalism
Business journalism birthdays:
Sept. 30: Nichola Groom with Reuters
Sept. 30: Jay Yarow with Business Insider
Sept. 30: Paul Davidson with USA Today
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