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Talking Biz News Today – Oct. 31, 2023

Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories:

The Associated Press

Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profits, by Colleen Barry

Cutting-edge AI raises fears about risks to humanity. Are tech and political leaders doing enough?, by Kelvin Chan

CNN

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can now opt out of ads — for a price, by Samantha Kelly

China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracts in October as demand drops, by Laura He

The Wall Street Journal

Vodafone to Sell Spanish Unit to Zegona Communications for Around $5.3 Bln, by Elena Vardon

Peltz’s Push for Disney Board Seats Boosted by Perlmutter’s Shares, by Lauren Thomas and Robbie Whelan

CNBC

Apple announces new M3 chips and cuts the price of the entry-level MacBook Pro, by Kif Leswing and Rohan Goswami

McDonald’s revenue climbs 14% as price hikes boost U.S. sales, by Amelia Lucas

Reuters

Striking US actors union says major issues still unresolved with studios

EU regulators set new Feb 14 deadline on Amazon/iRobot deal

News about business journalism:

Talking Biz News Today – Oct. 30, 2023

San Fran Biz Times hires Kanik to cover commercial real estate

How an FT team tries to leave readers with a “lightbulb” moment

South Florida Biz Journal hires Moore to cover tourism and hospitality

Khlebnikova becomes ME at Crypto.news

Modern Retail senior reporter Choudhary departs

Crypto.news names Ross-Mychka editorial director/chief strategy officer

Morrison joins Tom’s Guide as AI editor

Rest of World China editor set to depart

Milwaukee’s new ABC reporter, an NY Times vet joins Obituaries desk, a new Qwoted 100 PR superstar

Qwoted 100 PR superstar: Aimee Bennett of Fagan Business Communications

Romans joining NBC News as senior biz correspondent

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