The value of business trade publications
Rob Wells, a University of Arkansas professor and former business journalist, writes in the Washington Post about the value of business trade publications, with the savings and loan crisis as Exhibit A. Wells writes, “The work done by the National Thrift News also provides lessons for journalists across the board. First, it shows that there […]
Talking Biz News Today — Oct. 2, 2019
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Big Tech’s eco-pledges aren’t slowing its pursuit of Big Oil, by Matt O’Brien Trump campaign, RNC raise record $125 million in 3rd quarter, by Zeke Miller The Wall Street Journal Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Settle Ohio Opioid Lawsuits for $20.4 Million, by Sara Randazzo Visa, […]
Talking Biz News Today — Sept. 30, 2019
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Forever 21 fashion chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, by Anne D’Innocenzio Housing woes push into 2020 campaign from Nevada and beyond, by Michelle L. Price, Nicholas Riccardi CNN AB InBev’s Asia business jumps 5% in first day of Hong Kong trading, by SherissePham ‘Helicopter money’ […]
UK wages rise at fastest pace in 11 years
Wages in the UK rose at the fastest rate in 11 years in the second quarter of 2019, at 3.9%, despite Brexit woes. The BBC had the news: Wage growth in the UK picked up to 3.9% in the year to June, the highest rate for 11 years, according to the Office for National Statistics […]
Stocks regain ground after yuan stabilizes
Stocks regained ground around the world and U.S. futures ticked higher after China’s central bank signaled it wouldn’t let the yuan fall much further, a day after escalating trade tensions triggered sharp declines on Wall Street. The Treasury Department on Monday officially declared China a currency manipulator, after the yuan fell to more than a 10-year low against the […]
Talking Biz News Today — August 6, 2019
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Trump freezes Venezuela gov’t assets in escalation, by Joshua Goodman, Deb Riechmann Former executive sues Tinder, claims sex assault by ex-CEO Fortune Apple, Google, and Amazon May Have Violated Your Privacy by Reviewing Digital Assistant Commands, by Natalia Drozdiak, GIles Turner After Trump Slams Video Games […]
Talking Biz News Today — August 5, 2019
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Labor union, airport avert midnight London Heathrow strike, by Danica Kirka Manufacturing woes weigh on eurozone economy, by Pan Pylas Bloomberg China Hits Back at Trump by Weakening Yuan, Halting Crop Imports, by Malcolm Scott, Kevin Hamlin, Tian Chen Bitcoin Surges Past $11,000 as Cryptos Rally […]
Talking Biz News Today — August 2, 2019
Some of Friday’s top business news stories: Associated Press US is thought to have added a solid 163,000 jobs in July, Josh Boak FBI: Delivery drivers involved in Amazon theft ring, by Gene Johnson Axios Apple suspends program in which humans review users’ Siri queries, by Ina Fried Americans divided over threats from climate change, […]
Talking Biz News Today — August 1, 2019
Some of Thursday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Once a shrine to a retailer’s brand, ‘flagships’ lose luster, by Anne D’Innocenzio Expert wins settlement in whistleblower case against Cisco, by Frank Bajak Fortune London Stock Exchange Places $27 Billion Bet on a Data-Driven Future, by Viren Vaghela Trump Offered Putin U.S. Help Fighting Wildfires, […]
Shell reports lowest quarterly profit in more than two years
Shell has booked the lowest quarterly profit in 30 months for Q2 as lower oil prices bite into the bottom line. Ron Bousso had the news for Reuters: Royal Dutch Shell’s second-quarter profit slumped to a 30-month low due to weaker gas prices and refining margins, falling far short of expectations and denting a steady […]
