WSJ seeks “Heard on the Street” editor in Hong Kong

The “Heard on the Street” is looking for an editor to run its team of three reporters in Hong Kong. The editor will be part of The Wall Street Journal’s premiere section for commentary and analysis on markets, economics and companies. We are looking for a candidate who can combine a sophisticated understanding of Asia’s […]

CNBC seeks markets producer for data

CNBC seeks its markets producer for data at its Englewood Cliffs, N.J., home office. Responsibilities: • Work closely with Director of Markets and Data News, reporters, and shows primarily on markets-related and data-supported coverage for financial news-based network. • Brainstorm and pitch ideas, research topics and work closely with team to develop stories, break news, […]

Benzinga is business and financial news without stock recommendations

Jason Shubnell is the managing editor of Benzinga, a financial news website based in Michigan. Before joining Benzinga in September 2013, Shubnell worked for a variety of publications, including WhatsUpDetroit.com, EndZoneNews.com and Grand Central Magazine. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University. Benzinga was founded six years ago and currently has more than 3 […]

TheStreet reports loss, revenue decline

Financial news service TheStreet.com reported a loss and a decline in its revenue in the second quarter as new leadership attempts to turn the company around. The New York-based company reported revenue of $16.3 million, down $800,000 from the same quarter a year ago, and lower than analyst expectations by about $440,000. The net loss […]

AP to launch municipal bond index on Monday

AP business editor Lisa Gibbs sent out the following announcement: The last time AP put its name on a financial markets index*, Franklin D. Roosevelt was president. On Monday, we will do it again. The Associated Press Municipal Bond Index will reflect trading in more than 5,200 tax-exempt municipal bonds around the country. Just as the Standard […]

TheStreet seeks stock markets editor

TheStreet, a digital financial media company, is looking for a talented stock markets editor to join our newsroom. Having a true passion for stocks and investing, our stock markets editor will be responsible for breaking news coverage in the U.S. equities market across all sectors, in addition to writing news features on the stock market […]

TheStreet seeks financial news writer

TheStreet is expanding its news platforms to deepen its coverage of markets as well as the companies, businesses, and people who run them. While the principal focus of TheStreet is on stocks and bonds, smart and insightful stories about businesses also shape and punctuate the website. We’re looking for a writer eager to follow and […]

WSJ seeks “Heard on the Street” reporter in Hong Kong

The Wall Street Journal’s “Heard on the Street” team is looking for a savvy, quick-thinking journalist to join our team in Asia. The position marries lively commentary with the world’s most vibrant region and is an opportunity to join one of the most respected and imitated teams in journalism. The “Heard on the Street” is […]

Coverage: HSBC executives facing criminal charges

Two senior executives of global banking giant HSBC have been accused of a currency manipulation scheme that federal prosecutors say generated $8 million in profits and fees. Alexandra Stevenson of the New York Times has the news: The global head of HSBC’s foreign exchange cash trading desk, Mark Johnson, a Briton, was arrested by federal agents Tuesday […]

At least 17 laid off at Market News International, including Beckner

Layoffs hit the editorial operation of Market News International on Monday, with the most prominent cut being longtime Federal Reserve Board reporter Steve Beckner. The cuts occurred in the Washington, Chicago and New York newsrooms, and one staffer who remained said they totaled about half the staff. The cuts come less than two weeks after […]