Some of Friday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
US jobless claims near pandemic low as economy strengthens, by Christopher Rugaber
Disney swings to profit as reopened parks bolster revenue, by Tali Arbel
CNN
Facebook could be forced to sell off GIF platform Giphy in response to UK regulators, by Brian Fung
Bill Gates pledges $1.5 billion to climate projects in the infrastructure bill, by Ramishah Maruf
The Wall Street Journal
FDA Authorizes Covid-19 Boosters for Certain Immunocompromised, by Felicia Schwartz, Stephanie Armour
Airbnb Revenue Nearly Quadrupled in Second Quarter, by Preetika Rana
CNBC
Lumber executive says drop in prices has reignited demand for building projects, by Pia Singh
Production snags cause Ford to delay deliveries of Bronco SUV and Mustang Mach-E, by Michel Wayland
Reuters
OPEC+ supply boost unlikely despite call from U.S. for more oil, says Goldman
DoorDash plunges into loss on pricey grocery expansion
News about business journalism
Express.co.uk hires two on personal finance desk
The Guardian taps Calverley as assistant biz editor
Bloomberg reporter Carignan departs
Morehouse to join Politico’s energy team
NYU business and economics reporting program names incoming class
