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Talking Biz News Today — Jan. 27, 2021

January 27, 2021

Posted by Irina Slav

Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories:

Associated Press

IMF: Vaccines will power 5.5% global economic growth in 2021, by Paul Wiseman

Walgreens taps Starbucks exec Brewer as its new CEO, by Deen-Ann Durbin

CNN

Microsoft posts record revenue as pandemic continues to fuel sales, by Clare Duffy

Europe threatens to restrict vaccine exports after AstraZeneca and Pfizer hit production problems, by Julia Horowitz

The Wall Street Journal

Shift to Electric Vehicles Spurs Bid to Make More Batteries in U.S., by Ben Foldy, REbecca Elliott

GE Reports Surge in Year-End Cash Flow, by Thomas Gryta

CNBC

Shipping carriers rejected tons of U.S. agricultural exports, opting to send empty containers to China, by Lori Ann LaRocco

America’s top-tier malls were resilient, but values are now crumbling, down 45% from 2016 levels, Green Street says, by Lauren Thomas

Reuters

U.S. says $35 billion more in pandemic loans approved, trying to fix program snags

Nissan says all new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

News about business journalism

Adweek brand editor Pearl departing for Business of Fashion

Kudlow signs with Fox Business for daily show

Aviation reporter Slotnick departing Business Insider

Adweek names Griner its international editor, hires UK bureau chief

Fox Business website sets record for views and visits

SABEW launches mentorship program for college students of color

Bennet, former NY Times editorial page editor, joining The Economist

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