Some of Thursday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
Biofuels producers, farmers not sold on switch to electric, by Scott McFetridge
Major economies support $650 billion boost in IMF resources, by Martin Crutsinger
CNN
Jamie Dimon sounds the alarm on the future of American prosperity, by Matt Egan
Jeff Bezos comes out in support of increased corporate taxes, by Clare Duffy
The Wall Street Journal
Biden Softens Tax Plan Aimed at Profitable Companies That Pay Little, by Rihard Rubin, Kate Davidson
CBS Cuts Ties With Executives Amid Allegations of Hostile Workplace, by Joe Flint
CNBC
Okta expects annual revenue to jump by 30% with addition of new products, by Tyler Clifford
Carnival says bookings are rising at record pace, could switch home ports if US rules are too restrictive, by Katie Tsai
Reuters
Amazon union election in Alabama has 55% voter turnout
Biden plan calls for $100 billion in new EV consumer rebates: email
News about business journalism
Fortune hires three new staffers in Europe
Barlyn departs Reuters for The Hartford
WSJ’s Bowers hired by Philly Inquirer as director of product
Politico’s Lima to cover content moderation and social media
TheStreet.com hires Bodley to oversee crypto coverage
NPR hires Hsu as labor and workplace correspondent
S&P Global to add Dow Jones content
Golden departing Business Insider to become investment manager
