Some of Friday’s top business news stories:
The New York Times
G.M. is in settlement talks over recalled cars, by Hilary Stout
News Corp. to acquire Harlequin Enterprises, by Ian Austen
Report shows resurgence of hiring but has downbeat notes, by Nelson D. Schwartz
The Wall Street Journal
AstraZeneca rejects Pfizer bid, by Hester Plumridge, Jonathan D. Rockoff and Dana Cimilluca
Bloomberg
Student loan interest rates to rise with 10-year treasury note, by Janet Lorin
J. Crew chain creates ‘Mercantile’ brand ahead of possible IPO, by Lindsey Rupp
CNNMoney
U.S. presses CEOs to skip Russia’s Davos, by Mark Thompson and Aaron Smith
Today in business journalism
WSJ to launch new video programs
AP business editor Shinkle quits for Delta PR job
WSJ launches ad campaign in Asia featuring journalists
Fast Company wins magazine of the year
Facebook to allow anonymous login
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