Some of Friday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
US economy grew 5.7% in 2021 in rebound from 2020 recession, by Paul Wiseman
Apple’s holiday iPhone sales surge despite supply shortages, by Michael Liedtke
CNN
These companies decided to go fully remote — permanently, by Kathryn Vassel
Gold is shining again as stocks wobble and cryptos melt down, by Paul R. La Monica
The Wall Street Journal
Mondelez Mulls More Price Hikes for Snacks as Inflation Eats Into Profits, by Annie Gasparro
Federal Judge Blocks Gulf of Mexico Drilling Leases, Citing Environmental Concerns, by Katy Stech Ferek
CNBC
Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans for record year of launches at rate of one per week, by Michael Sheetz
McDonald’s earnings miss estimates as rising costs weigh on profits, by Amelia Lucas
Reuters
Dozens of U.S. states say Apple stifles competition; back ‘Fortnite’ maker, by Paresh Dave
Robinhood posts $423 mln net loss, shares sink after hours, by Hannah Lang, Mehnaz Yasmin
News about business journalism
Reuters investigative security reporter Menn leaving
Schoenberger named editor in chief of American Banker
WSJ taps Randazzo as education reporter
Axonify hires Miller as managing editor
Reuters promotes Jessop to editor for sustainable finance
Linsell to cover UK retail for Bloomberg
Bloomberg News staffers win NYFWA Impact Award
Bloomberg names new directors of news desks
NY Times media reporter Tracy moving to culture desk