Talking Biz News Today — June 23, 2021

Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories:

Associated Press

From Biden to Congress, Big Tech is under mounting pressure, by Marcy Gordon

Some used vehicles now cost more than original sticker price, by Tom Krisher

CNN

Microsoft reaches a $2 trillion market cap, by Clare Duffy

Home prices in the US hit another record, but sales are slowing down, by Anna Bahney

The Wall Street Journal

Wage Gains at Factories Fall Behind Growth in Fast Food, by Austen Hufford, Nora Naughton

U.S. Airports to Receive $8 Billion to Help Pay Bills as Travel Recovers, by Alison Sider, Krystal Hur

CNBC

Morgan Stanley will bar workers without Covid vaccinations from most New York offices beginning July 12, by Dan Mangan

Amazon and Walmart dominate apparel sales, but are after more fashion clout, by Melissa Repko, Annie Palmer

Reuters

Fed will not raise rates on inflation fears alone, Powell says, by Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir

Facebook expands Shops to WhatsApp, Marketplace in commerce push, by Elizabeth Culliford

News about business journalism

FinLedger reporter Ayers departs in career switch

Protocol to launch workplace coverage, hires new staff

Benevides promoted to senior reporter at Worcester Biz Journal

Bloomberg launching newsletters around two of its biggest names

Charlotte Biz Journal reporter Fahey begins new role with ACBJ