Taking a look at China’s economy
There were a couple of stories about the state of the Chinese economy during the weekend. Covering this story continues to be one of the biggest for business journalists, but sometimes it’s just hard to...
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Wealth back to 2007 levels — or is it?
According to the Federal Reserve Board, personal wealth levels have finally climbed back to their 2007 levels, minus the inflation adjustment. So, what exactly does it mean that we’re back where we were and...
A look at the new BBC Capital
Jennifer Merritt is the editor of BBC Capital, the new business news website launched Thursday by the British television network. She came from Reuters, where she had been working on the wealth management coverage...
SEC moves on money market reforms
In a move meant to curb runs on money funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission agreed to a set of reforms. While changes in the industry have been debated since the 2008 financial crisis,...
Looking at patent trolling coverage
President Obama issued executive orders Tuesday in an attempt to stop firms that abuse patents, or so-called patent trolls. The issue is one that’s been championed by the technology industry, according to the press,...
Know your stuff: Developing expertise in your coverage
In this five-part series, we’ll look at some of the challenges that young business journalists face in today’s media landscape. A common theme running through all five installments is the recognition that avoiding errors...
Frankie Flack: Beaten by the drum beat
During the last couple of weeks the number of headlines using the words crisis, scandal and shocker have increased tenfold. Political editors have had to dive deeply into their thesaurus’ to keep the text...
Apple e-book trial set to begin
The Apple Inc. vs. the U.S. Justice Department trial could determine the price of e-books and set how ecommerce is conducted for years to come. Apple faces civil charges in the case, according to...
Businessweek on former Fannie Mae CEO Mudd
Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover profile of former Fannie Mae CEO Daniel Mudd by Max Abelson paints quite a picture of the man who some claim was at the heart of the mortgage giant’s collapse. He...
Newsweek put up for sale
Another famed magazine, albeit online only now, is facing an uncertain future. Newsweek is for sale, and many in the media are depressed to see the once mighty weekly reduced to a name for...
